Fundraiser to benefit fire engine restoration
Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museumās second annual Cocktails in the Barn this Friday will celebrate the recent acquisition of King Cityās first fire engine while raising funds for its restoration.
Sign dedication set for Friday at Forden Park
A new sign for Forden Park will be dedicated Friday morning thanks to the Funāds for Forden Committee and California Water Service, which sponsored its installation.
Local Memorial Day services planned for Monday
Memorial Day services are planned for Monday morning around South County to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the U.S. military.
Party on the block
The City of King hosted the second annual District Watch Block Parties last Thursday in each of the five city council districts as part of its public safety community outreach initiative.
Stage Handsā latest show opens Friday
Yaāll best be fixinā to get all gussied up in your fancy pants and wander over yonder to see The Stage Hands next Supper Show, āSouthern Fried Funeral,ā by Osborne and Epps, opening Feb. 23.
Saddle up for Ranch Rodeo competition
Monterey County Cattlemenās Association (MCCA) and the Salinas Valley Fair (SVF) have teamed up to produce a Ranch Rodeo competition. The event will take place Sunday, Jan. 14, in the Rava Indoor Arena located at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
Just add COLOR
Color Mee Run sees approximately 25 participants. Ethan Alatorre and Katherine Carrasco come in first and second on April 1.
Salinas nurse aide receives STAR Award
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) has recognized Divina Cortez with the STAR Award for her work ethic and her extraordinary compassion and dedication to patients.
South County resident named Veteran of the Year
King City resident Charles DeSchepper was recently named Veteran of the Year for 2017 by the Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Office Advisory Commission, which honored him last Saturday at the annual ceremonial dinner in Monterey.
Donations needed as Salvation Army gears up for holidays
The Salvation Army is currently wrapping up its applications for the Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets program.

















