Deniz named grand marshal
Local veteran Veronica Deniz has been named grand marshal of this year’s Fourth of July Parade in King City.
Gifts of joy
Local oil company Aera Energy made the holidays brighter for three San Ardo families, including 17 children ranging in ages from 2 to 15 who each received clothing as well as a toy.
CROWNING MOMENT
King City High School student Teagan Soares was named 2018 Miss Salinas Valley Fair last weekend after two days of competition.
South County joins nationwide immigration reform protests
More than 50 demonstrators, including many children, stood together last Saturday afternoon at King City’s welcome sign in protest against current harsh immigration policies at the nation’s southern border.
LifeCycle bike ride to stop in King City
Thousands of cyclists fighting to end HIV/AIDS will make their way through King City next week while embarking on a 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the 16th annual AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride.
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.
New bins combat opioid epidemic
New bins for unwanted or expired prescription medications have been installed at the King City, Greenfield and Gonzales police departments, providing a way for residents to properly dispose of these drugs before they fall into the wrong hands.
