Budget in City of King is improving

The financial situation in the City of King is getting better, but there could be tough times ahead. The King City City Council at their regular meeting on Tuesday night, June 12 approved their Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget Adjustments and adopted a Resolution establishing the appropriation limit from tax proceeds for the 2018-19 Fiscal Year. City Manager Steven Adams said that the City of King has significantly reduced the debt in the General Fund from $2.5 million to around $2 million and they've funded new programs to address some critical needs in the City, but Adams stated that most of the new efforts have been funded by grants and selling some property. In order to continue to do that they need to find ways to generate more ongoing revenue. Adams said that the local Sales Tax measure that's going to be proposed at the next Council meeting on June 26 which would be on the upcoming November ballot is very important for the City of King as they address their structural budget deficit. The adjustments that the Council approved for the 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget include reducing or deferring some projects that they have going on such as the Facade enhancement grants that have been making progress in the downtown area. The City of King does have money to complete their ongoing projects, but they will not have any money to continue any new projects and added that they've been doing work to remove sentiment at San Lorenzo Creek to reduce the risks of flooding, but they're going to defer doing that for 1 year. Adams also indicated that City will have to go 1 year without any major Ordinances or Planning studies and they had to eliminate some additional staffing positions. Overall though, Adams feels that the City will be okay heading into the next Fiscal Year, but knows that financially, things are going to be tight as they try and stabilize their long-term financial future.

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Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown

July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi

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The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered. The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-3

Attempted Homicide Shooting Incident in King City on September 29

The King City Police Department received a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 600 block of Sycamore Street at around 1 am on Sunday, September 29. While enroute, the King City PD was advised that 2 victims were transported to Mee Memorial Hospital by private vehicle to be treated for gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, officers were told that a single unknown suspect opened the gate to a fenced yard and fired 10 rounds into a crowd attending a party. 2 individuals were struck by the gunfire, after-which the suspect fled on foot. The suspect was described as wearing a dark colored hoodie and pants. The 2 victims are a 16-year-old juvenile male who was shot 3 times and an 18-year-old male who was shot 1 time. Both victims were transported to Natividad Hospital from Mee Memorial and are currently listed in stable condition. Detectives from the King City Police Department are currently working the investigation with assistance from the Greenfield Police Department Crime Scene Unit

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