Salinas Valley State Prison approaches Soledad to partner on Camp Grace program
Salinas Valley State Prisonās new warden reached out to Soledad City Council to discuss a partnership for food and beverages for youth campers.
Under surveillance
Members of the community were invited to an open house last week at the King City Police Department to get an up-close look at the City of Kingās new citywide security camera system and celebrate the completion of the nearly half-million dollar projectās first phase.
Scholarship winners recognized by local Republican Women Federated
Two special guests joined the Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated for its monthly meeting last week at Lawrenceās Restaurant in King City ā high school graduates Veronica Gasca of Greenfield and Thomas Stephens of King City, who both earned scholarships from the nonprofit.
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.
Police investigating 4th shooting in 10 days
King City Police Department is currently investigating the cityās fourth shooting in just over a week, circulating a photo of the latest incidentās suspect vehicle taken from security cameras.
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.
āThe Kitchenā is open
A new open air market called āThe Kitchenā kicked off its seasonal run last Wednesday in the JV Automobiles parking lot at 815 Broadway St.
āFolklorico Nutcrackerā coming to South County
Now in its fifth year of touring Monterey County, Dance Kids of Monterey County has announced that it will once again present performances of āCascanueces: A Folklorico Nutcrackerā in South County schools in November.
Camp allows inmates to connect with their children
Incarcerated fathers joined their sons and daughters during Camp Grace, a weeklong camp that is in its second year at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.



















