Deniz named grand marshal
Local veteran Veronica Deniz has been named grand marshal of this year’s Fourth of July Parade in King City.
Latest report on South County wildfires
An ongoing record of wildfires in the South County area, courtesy of CAL FIRE.
ROAD REPAIR
The City of King is beginning construction to repair two roads considered to be in the worst condition among local streets.
Policy changes affecting recycling companies
Patrick Matthews, general manager of Salinas Valley Recycles, says there have been many challenges in the recycling business over the past year that are changing how things are managed on the manufacturing side of recycling.
Council looks into marijuana ordinances
The City of King is looking into making changes to the commercial medical marijuana and recreational ordinances to align itself with Prop 64.
America in Bloom judges tour city for 2nd year
America in Bloom judges returned for the second time to King City last week to evaluate the community’s efforts in beautifying the city and provide feedback on ways to enhance the area for the future.
DYNAMIC DUO
Community service and giving are homegrown for Susan and David Gill of King City — the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC)’s 2017 Distinguished Trustee Award recipients.
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.
Local groups among recipients of Neighborhood Grants Program
The Neighborhood Grants Program of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has hit a $1 million grant-making milestone.
Congressman Panetta visits Hartnell students to discuss DACA
Congressman Jimmy Panetta visited Hartnell College students last week to speak about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), where the House stands in reaching a proposal and what Dreamers should do.
















