Summit to combat gang violence
Local families, youth and adults are invited to be a part of the annual Gang Prevention Summit on Saturday, Jan. 27, a free event at the Salinas Clubhouse of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County at 85 Maryal Drive, behind the Salinas Sports Complex. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Schools to gain on-campus officer
The City Council of King has approved a memorandum of understanding with County of Monterey, South Monterey County Joint Union High School and King City Union School District to hire a campus-based probation officer.
City looks into daytime curfews for youth
The City Council is looking into placing curfews on the youth of King City and brought up the item at the April 25 meeting.
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.
Nurses rally for quality care
Registered nurses at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City rallied Monday in front of the facility on Canal Street during an informational picketing.
July 4 fireworks and fun
The Fourth of July is almost here and the day is filled with events for residents of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
Coulson crowned Miss Rodeo Salinas
Former Miss Salinas Valley Fair Lena Coulson was crowned 2017 Miss California Rodeo Salinas last Thursday during the rodeoās opening performance, and will represent California Rodeo Salinas at various events around the state over the next year.
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.
Community forum to host candidates for San Antonio school board
Southern Monterey County Rural Coalition is sponsoring a Community Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Harden Square Community Center in Lockwood.

















