Patriotic pride
King City kicked off its annual Independence Day celebration a day early this year with the local Chamberās fireworks show at the Salinas Valley Fairās Stampede Arena, drawing nearly 700 spectators to the grandstand to view the display while thousands more watched from the surrounding area.
Medieval Faire
Medieval costumes, dungeons, Mary Queen of Scots, a King, village people and more took over San Lorenzo Park on May 5 for the annual Chalone Peaks Middle School Medieval Faire.
King City gears up for Amgen Tour
As King City prepares for the arrival of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California next Tuesday, local resident and cancer survivor Yolanda Maldonado has been selected to help kick off day three of the race considered to be Americaās premier professional cycling event.
Hartnell hires new dean for South County
Mostafa Ghous has taken over as dean of South County education services at Hartnell Collegeās King City Education Center, replacing Renata Funke, who retired from the position.
Museum hosts 10th annual Holiday Open House, donation drive
Express your holiday spirit at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museumās 10th annual Holiday Open House at San Lorenzo County Park, 1160 Broadway St. in King City, on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 12 to 4 p.m.
Excessive heat warning issued for California
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Governorās Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding everyone to stay cool and hydrated as temperatures across the state continue to climb.
Red Cross volunteers install smoke alarms in South County
American Red Cross volunteers helped 79 homes in King City and Chualar become safer last Saturday by installing 271 smoke alarms and educating more than 300 residents as part of the nonprofit organizationās nationwide āSound the Alarm, Save a Lifeā campaign.
Recognize animal care service workers this week
In honor of National Animal Care and Control Protection Week, April 9 through 15, the Monterey County Health Department recognizes the staff and officers of the Monterey County Animal Shelter.
School officials meet with community to discuss measures
The Nov. 6 General Election is rapidly approaching, and South Monterey County Joint Union High School District recently spoke to the community about its funding plans for ballot Measures Q and R if passed by voters next month.
Pinnacles tourism generates $16M to economy
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 233,000 visitors to Pinnacles National Park in 2017 spent $13.3 million in communities near the park, including the cities of South County.
















