California begins 2019 with batch of new laws
New laws are taking effect this week that involve adding more women on corporate boards, banning plastic straws from restaurants, increasing restrictions on guns and more.
King City hosts free business workshop
The City of King will be offering a Free Business Workshop on Wednesday, July 18, from noon to 2 p.m.
Riding for a cause
More than 2,800 total participants in the 16th annual AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride visited the South County area Monday while embarking on a 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles this week.
Council approves biennial budget
King City Council approved the cityās first-ever biennial budget for fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19 at its regular meeting last week.
Nonprofits awarded $15,000 in grants
Southern Monterey County Foundation has awarded its third year of grants totaling $15,000 for 11 nonprofit organizations serving South County residents, bringing its overall contribution to local communities to more than $50,000 since 2014.
Hospice Giving Foundation hosts first Latino outreach event in South County
A new collaborative group focusing on Latino outreach in south Monterey County recently hosted its first event, providing information about end-of-life care and the services available to the community.
Scammers targeting utility customers in King City area
California Water Service (Cal Water) is urging residents to be vigilant after reports of scammers targeting customers of multiple utilities emerged, in which scammers are trying to obtain access to customersā homes.
Youth team up to sell 1,000 Swiss sausage meals
King City Future Farmers of America recently finished their weekend Swiss sausage barbecue with an estimated total of 1,000 tickets sold, preparing them for their activities for the upcoming school year.
Deniz named grand marshal
Local veteran Veronica Deniz has been named grand marshal of this yearās Fourth of July Parade in King City.
Chavez announces candidacy for Monterey County supervisor
A new contender has entered the race for the District 3 position on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Alejandro Chavez of Soledad announced his candidacy Jan. 4 in front of the Soledad Pinnacles Visitor Center.