Scheid Vineyards installs wind turbine
A new wind turbine with blades reaching nearly 400 feet into the sky was erected last week at Scheid Vineyards, where the machine will generate 100 percent of the power needed to run the winery and bottling operations four miles south of Greenfield.
New year brings new laws
When recreational marijuana became legal on Jan. 1, it was arguably the most significant of 859 new laws taking effect in 2018.
Hartnell offers free college counseling
With the spring semester starting Jan. 16, free academic counseling is available at Hartnell College King City Center, 117 N. Second St., including for high school students.
Big Sur International Marathon this weekend
The 32nd annual Big Sur International Marathon is Sunday, April 30. The 26.2-mile foot race, a major sporting event on Californiaās Central Coast, necessitates the temporary closure of California Highway 1 from south of Carmel to Big Sur for a half day.
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.
Hartnell hosts forums on expansion projects
Hartnell College will host a series of open forums this month focusing on the progress of its Measure T projects, including the expansion of the King City Education Center and the new Soledad Education Center.
New priest in town
The Rev. Filemon Diaz concelebrated with the Rev. Carl Hansen last Sunday at the morning Eucharist of St. Markās Episcopal Church in King City.
Working hard: Residents help clean up Mission San Antonio
South County residents lend a hand during Community Work Day on Aug. 14 to help with the maintenance of Mission San Antonio De Padua near Jolon.
New gateway to San Lorenzo Park
King City in Bloom hosted a dedication ceremony June 13 for the new windmill and landscaping at the entrance to San Lorenzo County Park in King City.
Grass fires keep crews busy in South County
A pair of wildland fires in the King City and Soledad areas kept local firefighters busy Monday, though no injuries nor damaged structures were reported in either incident.
















