Free event offers playful literacy experiences for families
Read to Me Project has announced an admission-free festival for families called āSalinas Valley Grows Readers,ā which will be held Sunday, April 30, from 12 to 3 p.m. at The First Tee of Monterey County, 1551 Beacon Hill Drive, in Salinas.
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.
Stampede down Broadway
King City High School students, parents, coaches and others rallied down Broadway Street for the annual Homecoming Parade last Friday, Sept. 28, before the Mustangsā football game against St. Francis High School of Watsonville.
Santa Lucia staff kiss pig as result of studentsā fundraising efforts
Santa Lucia Elementary School Principal Brinet Greenlee and fellow staff members recently kissed a pig on stage during an assembly with the student body as part of a fundraiser for the schoolās library.
Cal Water King City district customers not impacted by nitrate levels in groundwater
California Water Service (Cal Water) does not have elevated levels of nitrate in water supplied to its customers, the utility confirmed after a recent community meeting informed attendees that some Salinas Valley residents should not drink their water due to the nitrate levels.
Water rights case against county moves forward
Seeking operation of the Salinas Valley Water Project as outlined in a 2003 assessment election proceeding, property owners recently won critical arguments against Monterey County and its water resources agency.
New park fees for Pinnacles enter public comment review stage
Pinnacles National Park is proposing new entrance fee increases in 2018 that will fund services and maintenance to directly benefit park visitors.
Bringing the past to light
Sol Treasures and La Cocina partnered last Friday to present King Cityās first-ever Illuminated Procession, a lighted parade celebrating the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead.
Fort Hunter hosts first Wildfire Triathlon
As part of the Armyās Ready and Resilient campaign to promote healthy living habits, Fort Hunter Liggett is hosting its first-ever triathlon Saturday, June 10, consisting of a 1/4-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and 5K run.
Coming into bloom
King City earned a five-star rating out of a possible 10 stars and was specially recognized for its community vitality by the 2018 America in Bloom National Awards Program.














