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.
Nonprofits awarded $15,000 in grants
Southern Monterey County Foundation has awarded its third year of grants totaling $15,000 for 11 nonprofit organizations serving South County residents, bringing its overall contribution to local communities to more than $50,000 since 2014.
Help wildlife with state income tax returns
With tax returns due April 18, time is running out, but taxpayers can still help Californiaās rare, threatened and endangered species when they file their state return.
LifeCycle bike ride to stop in King City
Thousands of cyclists fighting to end HIV/AIDS will make their way through King City next week while embarking on a 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the 16th annual AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride.
New market opens today
āThe Kitchenā is officially open. Beginning today, June 7, the new open air market will run every Wednesday through October from 3 to 7 p.m. at 815 Broadway St., across from King City High School, in the JV Automobiles parking lot.
Celebrating Independence
King City celebrated Independence Day yesterday, beginning with a car show at the Wildhorse Cafe and Pacific Valley Bankās Fourth of July Parade along Broadway Street and ending with the local chamberās aerial fireworks show at the fairgrounds.
CiclovĆa comes to South County for first time
A new event to promote bicycling and fitness is making its way to South County for the first time this Sunday, Sept. 9, in Gonzales.
Policy changes affecting recycling companies
Patrick Matthews, general manager of Salinas Valley Recycles, says there have been many challenges in the recycling business over the past year that are changing how things are managed on the manufacturing side of recycling.
CROWNING MOMENT
King City High School student Teagan Soares was named 2018 Miss Salinas Valley Fair last weekend after two days of competition.
Fair time is here
The carnival rides have arrived, 4-H and FFA exhibits have been turned in, sheep, beef, swine, goats and chicken projects have been groomed, all in preparation for the Salinas Valley Fair's start on Thursday.

















