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March 20, 2026

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.

State issues Title 1 grants to schools

Central Coast school districts were awarded more than $28 million in Title 1 grants for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year, and several South Monterey County schools were included.

Clinic expansion breaks ground

Mee Memorial Hospital celebrated the groundbreaking of its multi-million-dollar Greenfield Clinic expansion project last Wednesday, with construction now underway at the health center.

4 Cities 4 Peace host Block Party

Four Cities For Peace Block Party brought the community together Aug. 26 to play games and hear stories about South County residents’ road to recovery.

Mission San Antonio celebrates Day of the Dead this Saturday

Mission San Antonio de Padua will present its annual Day of the Dead event Saturday, Oct. 28, and the community is invited.

BLOSSOMING FORTH

Judges from America in Bloom visited King City last week to evaluate the community’s efforts in beautifying the city and provide feedback on ways to enhance the area for the future.

Fort Hunter Liggett honors Merritt for her military support

Fort Hunter Liggett honored local Jolon resident Kathy Merritt for her support of the military through events and donations on March 8.

Students awarded scholarships

Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated awarded $1,000 scholarships to Bret Wilkins from King City High School and Luz Andrea Perez-Ponce from Greenfield High School.

Splash into summer

The four South County pools are now open to splash into or learn how to swim.

ALL ABOUT AG

King City FFA celebrated National FFA Week, Feb. 17 to 24, with a variety of fun activities to educate fellow high school students and the community about the Future Farmers of America program and agriculture.
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