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December 1, 2025

Nearly 600 barrel racers expected to compete at fairgrounds

Labor Day weekend is coming and so are nearly 600 barrel racers from across the Western States, including a few from South County, who will be making their way to King City for the 2018 West Coast Barrel Racing Association (WCBRA) Finals presented by Nutrena Feeds.

Paso Robles Event Center generates $79M to economy

The Fairs and Exposition branch of the California Department of Food and Agriculture recently released its annual reports detailing the economic impact of California fairs on local economies.

Traffic Safety Alliance raises concerns about Highway 101

Members of the SOS U.S. Traffic Safety Alliance recently came before the Gonzales City Council to voice their concerns about the traffic in the Salinas Valley.

Splash into summer

The four South County pools are now open to splash into or learn how to swim.

Santa Lucia staff kiss pig as result of students’ 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 school’s library.

FAIR KICKOFF

More than 500 supporters attended the annual Salinas Valley Fair kickoff dinner, dance and auction fundraiser Saturday in King City, raising funds for the Fair and the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation, both nonprofits.

Hospice Giving Foundation hosts first Latino outreach event in South County

A new collaborative group focusing on Latino outreach in south Monterey County recently hosted its first event, providing information about end-of-life care and the services available to the community.

4 Cities 4 Peace host Block Party

Four Cities For Peace Block Party brought the community together Aug. 26 to play games and hear stories about South County residents’ road to recovery.

King City man drowns at Lake Nacimiento

A King City man drowned Sunday at Lake Nacimiento, according to a news release from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.

Election 2018 | King City passes sales tax increase, supports school measures

California voters took to the polls last Tuesday to decide on numerous local and state measures in the Nov. 6 general election, the results of which are continuing to be counted.
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