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.
King City, Greenfield police unite for major crimes
King City and Greenfield police departments are joining forces to investigate major crimes in both jurisdictions through a collaborative unit established by the cities to pool resources and solve these cases, with the intent of bringing offenders to justice more swiftly.
Harvesting a home
The Meyer Farm Worker house held its grand opening on April 20, and in the coming weeks will house 216 workers in the space on north First Street and Broadway.
Gang members plead guilty to August shooting
A pair of Sureno street gang members from King City have pleaded guilty to various charges stemming from a gang-related shooting last August that injured a 16-year-old girl.
Retiring Ballengee closes dentist office
Edward Ballengee closed his dental office at the end of March, and a party is planned for Saturday with friends and past patients to celebrate his more than 55 years of practice in King City.
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.
Wineries celebrate āWine Dayā
May 25 marked National Wine Day, honoring wines throughout the Salinas Valley. Two wineries in South Monterey County are Scheid Winery and Hahn Family Wines.
Big Sur International Marathon this weekend
The 32nd annual Big Sur International Marathon is Sunday, April 30. The 26.2-mile foot race, a major sporting event on Californiaās Central Coast, necessitates the temporary closure of California Highway 1 from south of Carmel to Big Sur for a half day.
CASA looking for volunteers to help youth
CASA of Monterey County is looking for adults who are willing to meet with foster children and advocate for their needs and is hosting a free information session in Gonzales next week.
A welcome addition
Community members gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate the completion of King Cityās new entrance sign and landscaping project at the corner of Broadway Street and San Antonio Drive, one of the cityās main intersections.