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April 2, 2026

Multiple arrests made in Monterey County Jail murder

Monterey County Jail
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County authorities have arrested three people in connection with the murder of an inmate at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas. The victim, 30-year-old Abraham Camacho of Hayward, was found unresponsive Sunday morning in a jail housing unit. Deputies conducting a...

King City sidewalk art project seeks local artists

Sidewalk art chalk
KING CITY — Local artists of all ages are invited to participate in a new sidewalk art competition aimed at highlighting safe walking routes in King City. Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), in partnership with the City of King and Sol Treasures, has issued...

ā€˜Spring into Dance’ brings ballet showcase to King City

Ballet dancers
KING CITY — This weekend, audiences are invited to experience an electrifying celebration of movement, music and artistry as ā€œSpring into Danceā€ takes the stage in a dynamic joint production by Monterey County Dance Foundation and Monterey County Dance Theatre. Unlike traditional storybook ballets, ā€œSpring...

2026 Trashion Show combines creativity and sustainability in King City

Trashion Show
KING CITY — Creativity, community spirit and a whole lot of ā€œRed, White and Reuseā€ took center stage last Thursday at the South County Trashion Show, drawing a crowd of more than 200 attendees for an unforgettable afternoon benefiting the Alliance on Aging. The March...

Baseball | King City Mustangs win 2 games in a row

King City baseball catcher
SALINAS VALLEY — With an 11-1 victory last Tuesday at Coalinga Union, the King City Mustangs baseball team snapped a five-game losing streak. The Mustangs’ Joaquin Sabala threw six strong innings, allowing just one unearned run, while Pablo Aguirre led the way offensively against Coalinga...

Deadline extended for new well registration program in Salinas Valley

Water Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) and the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) have extended the deadline of a new well registration program that was established to better understand and protect groundwater resources in the Salinas Valley. All well owners...

King City History Center to offer downtown walking tour in May

Downtown King City
KING CITY — An event titled ā€œHistory, Food and Funā€ is planned Friday, May 1, featuring stories of King City's history along with food samples from local restaurants. This will be one of the first tours hosted by the recently opened King City History Center...

Arts Council for Monterey County offers new round of Community Arts Grants

Painting art supplies
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced that applications for the spring cycle of the Community Arts Grants officially opened on March 16. The grants are designed to empower local nonprofit organizations to bring vibrant public arts and culture programs to...

Proposed King City, Greenfield high school district split heads to public hearings

King City High School
KING CITY — A proposal that could separate King City and Greenfield high schools into two different unified school districts will be the focus of public hearings next week in South Monterey County. The Monterey County Committee on School District Organization will hold two hearings...

King City Stampede 2026 draws crowds, earns rodeo honors

King City Stampede
KING CITY — King City Stampede thrilled rodeo fans Feb. 27 through March 1, with three action-packed days of professional rodeo competition, youth events, shopping and community spirit. Produced by the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation in partnership with Lone Oak Western Productions, the event...
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