County EMS Agency hosts community listening sessions
The Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency will be hosting a series of five community-based listening sessions designed to help the county assess the effectiveness of its EMS system.
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.
Hartnell hosts forums on expansion projects
Hartnell College will host a series of open forums this month focusing on the progress of its Measure T projects, including the expansion of the King City Education Center and the new Soledad Education Center.
Working hard: Residents help clean up Mission San Antonio
South County residents lend a hand during Community Work Day on Aug. 14 to help with the maintenance of Mission San Antonio De Padua near Jolon.
County Permit Center introduces line-management technology
In a continuing effort to reduce wait times and improve the customer experience, the Resource Management Agencyās Permit Center has implemented a new line-management technology known as QLess.
New park fees for Pinnacles enter public comment review stage
Pinnacles National Park is proposing new entrance fee increases in 2018 that will fund services and maintenance to directly benefit park visitors.
BLOCK PARTY
The City of King launched its District Watch Block Party Program last Thursday, hosting neighborhood parties in each of the five city council districts as part of the cityās public safety community outreach initiative.
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 communityās efforts in beautifying the city and provide feedback on ways to enhance the area for the future.
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.
Wildland fires burn dozens of acres near King City
More than 70 firefighters helped battle a 25-acre vegetation fire Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Highway 198 and Pine Valley Road, east of King City.