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January 20, 2026

Man shot in front of Robert Stanton Theatre

A high school independent student was shot while in his car in front of the Robert Stanton Theatre at King City High School on March 21.

A gesture of Goodwill

Donations poured in last week during the Goodwill Donation Drive hosted by the Community Food Pantry of King City, which earned $3,900 from the fundraiser to support its food distribution program for local residents in need.

New flashing warning signs approved for school crossing

King City Council has approved a pair of new solar-powered flashing warning signs for the crosswalk serving King City High School at Broadway and Canal streets to improve the safety of students and other pedestrians walking in the area.

County working on future plans for Nacimiento and San Antonio lakes

Monterey County Resource Management Agency is working on developing future plans for Nacimiento and San Antonio lakes and presented the proposals March 21 in Lockwood.

Fashion forward

Monterey County Free Libraries recently completed its Summer Reading Program titled ā€œReading Takes You Everywhere,ā€ and the King City branch celebrated last Friday by hosting a fashion show for the young participants to show off their origami hats made from recycled maps.

City hosts district block parties

The City of King’s public safety community outreach program is launching a District Watch Block Party Program. On Thursday, Oct. 26, a Block Party will be held in each City Council District from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Supervisor Salinas announces retirement

Monterey County Supervisor Simon Salinas will retire from office in early 2019 after his current term expires, ending a nearly three-decade career in public office, and is throwing his support behind his chief of staff — and South County native — Chris Lopez to succeed him for the District 3 position.

CROWNING MOMENT

King City High School student Teagan Soares was named 2018 Miss Salinas Valley Fair last weekend after two days of competition.

Council approves biennial budget

King City Council approved the city’s first-ever biennial budget for fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19 at its regular meeting last week.

Just add COLOR

Color Mee Run sees approximately 25 participants. Ethan Alatorre and Katherine Carrasco come in first and second on April 1.
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