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.
2 dead, 2 injured in latest shootings
A spike in violent crimes this month has left two residents dead and two others injured from four shootings reported in King City and Greenfield, and now local investigators are asking for the publicās help in finding those responsible for the gun violence.
Wind sculptures to adorn city streets
Local streets may soon be adorned with wind sculptures after the City of King received the go-ahead to place them in public places, taking advantage of the regionās strong gusts while continuing an effort to beautify the area.
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.
Mee Memorial Hospital CEO gives update on projects
Mee Memorial Hospital CEO Susan Childers, who last month announced her plans for retirement beginning March 1, recently shared an update on some of the projects happening at the King City facility as well as its upcoming expansion at the Greenfield Clinic.
Party on the block
The City of King hosted the second annual District Watch Block Parties last Thursday in each of the five city council districts as part of its public safety community outreach initiative.
Teacher Pathway Program welcomes 31 future educators
Hartnell Community College District hosted a ceremony last Thursday at its King City Education Center to welcome 31 students from South County who are part of the second cohort of the Teacher Pathway Program.
Salinas seeking qualified applicants to serve on Historic Resources Board
The City of Salinas is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Historic Resources Board.
Big Sur Marathon entries available through drawings
The ābucket listā Big Sur International Marathon wonāt be held until next April, but the highly sought-after entries to the 2018 race will be awarded following a series of random drawings held in late July and early August of this year.
Groundwater agency looking at user fee options
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is looking at two options to impose fees on groundwater users.



















