South County joins nationwide immigration reform protests
More than 50 demonstrators, including many children, stood together last Saturday afternoon at King Cityās welcome sign in protest against current harsh immigration policies at the nationās southern border.
Young legislators
Nearly 40 students participated in Assembly Member Anna Caballeroās Young Legislators Program in South County and Salinas, with 24 participants from the South Monterey County Program and 14 in the Salinas Program.
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.
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.
Grass fires keep crews busy in South County
A pair of wildland fires in the King City and Soledad areas kept local firefighters busy Monday, though no injuries nor damaged structures were reported in either incident.
Chamber hosts annual Community Resource Fair
King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture recently hosted its third annual Community Resource Fair at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, offering a networking opportunity for South County businesses and residents to foster new relationships.
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.
Longtime dentist Dr. Phillips retires
David Phillips has closed his King City dental practice as of the middle of March, officially retiring after 40 years.
Student awarded Rare Fruit Growers scholarship
The Central Coast Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers recently awarded a $500 scholarship to King City High School student Madison Owens.
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 Sheriffās Office.




















