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February 26, 2026

Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition opens for 2026 applicants

Miss Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair is now accepting applications for the 2026 Miss Salinas Valley Fair Competition, offering young women the chance to serve as ambassadors for one of the region’s most recognized events. Eligible contestants must be ages 16 to 20 and reside...

Wrestling | South Monterey County wrestlers qualify to 2026 Masters Meet

High School wrestlers competing at a wrestling meet
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County high school wrestlers have qualified to the Central Coast Section (CCS) Masters after competing at last Saturday’s Southern Regional Meet at Watsonville High School. Qualifying to the Masters Meet from King City were: Shyrah Jackson (4th place at 120...

Lettuce virus showing signs of return in Salinas Valley

Salinas Valley lettuce field
SALINAS VALLEY — After two years of lower levels of impatiens necrotic spot virus in the Salinas Valley, researchers have recorded a higher number of cases during the 2025 season, though they say INSV did not reach the widespread levels seen in 2022, when...

Fort Hunter Liggett kicks off 85th anniversary with look at Central Coast military history

Fort Hunter Liggett 85th Anniversary
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett kicked off its 85th anniversary with a presentation showcasing the rich military history in California’s Central Coast by retired Lt. Col. Erik Brun with the California Military History Department on Jan. 15. “85 years…it’s a big deal. This post has...

Basketball | King City boys go 2-1 in final games as girls wait for playoff bid

KING CITY — King City High boys basketball team won two games last week in the Cypress Division against Seaside (51-36) and Pacific Collegiate (44-23). Johell Carrillo led the Mustangs with 20 points and 17 rebounds. Fernando Camacho added 13 points and four rebounds, and...

King City FFA set to host donkey basketball Feb. 25

Donkey basketball
KING CITY — King City FFA will host donkey basketball on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in honor of National FFA Week. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the King City High School gymnasium, with doors opening at 5 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Concessions...

King City community survey finds satisfaction with services, quality of life

King City welcome sign
KING CITY — A recent community survey conducted by independent research firm FM3 Research shows King City residents are largely satisfied with local government, city services and overall quality of life. According to the results, 74% of residents surveyed view the city favorably, a figure...

Wrestling | King City and Gonzales send wrestlers to CCS tournament

King City wrestlers
SALINAS VALLEY — King City was well represented at the Pacific Coast Athletic League varsity tournament last Saturday as the boys and girls collectively finished in sixth place as a team. Individually, 14 Mustang wrestlers punched their ticket into the Central Coast Section Southern Regional...

King City HOSA students deliver heartfelt gifts to hospital

Students with donations
KING CITY — King City High School HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) officer team delivered donations of coloring books, pencils and crayons to Mee Memorial Hospital on Feb. 4 as part of the Golden Hearts Initiative. The activity kits will support children visiting the...

Soccer | Final matches set for South Monterey County teams

Soccer players
SALINAS VALLEY — With the regular season winding down, South Monterey County high school soccer teams are making their final push for division titles and playoff spots. The King City High boys soccer team is 4-4-2 in the Cypress Division (7-9-2 overall) after falling to...
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