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KING CITY — A routine afternoon shift turned into a life-changing moment for one local student when Rodrigo Velasquez, a King City KFC employee and aspiring pilot, was surprised with a $20,000 scholarship during a celebration March 26 at the restaurant on Broadway Circle. Velasquez,...

KING CITY — Community leaders and regional partners gathered March 19 to celebrate the grand opening of Casa de Esperanza, a newly renovated permanent supportive housing community at 1130 Broadway St. in King City. The project transforms a former Days Inn motel into 45 studio...

SALINAS VALLEY — King City Mustangs baseball improved to 4-0 in the Cypress Division, currently sitting in first place with a game lead over the North Salinas Vikings. In their only game last week, the Mustangs defeated the Marina Mariners, 14-0. Pablo Aguirre earned the pitching...

KING CITY — A paving project on Highway 101, from the Jolon Road undercrossing near King City to just north of Lagomarsino Avenue near Greenfield, is set to begin Monday, April 6. Construction crews will work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and...

KING CITY — More than 25 teams will be participating this Saturday at the 81st King City Invitational at War Memorial Stadium. The track and field meet will continue the North vs. South region schools award. Currently the North and South are tied with wins,...

KING CITY — Community pride and tradition filled the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds on March 21 as the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture hosted its Annual Awards Dinner, recognizing individuals and organizations whose work continues to shape South Monterey County. The evening brought together...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has announced the arrival of the Fuji Aspire Crystalle 3D Digital Mammography system with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), bringing advanced breast imaging technology to South Monterey County. The new system is designed to enhance patient comfort, improve diagnostic...

KING CITY — Two people were arrested for DUI at a DUI/DL Checkpoint on March 20, according to the King City Police Department. The checkpoint was held on Broadway and Canal streets from 6 to 11 p.m., during which 506 vehicles were contacted. In addition...

SALINAS VALLEY — King City High varsity baseball team won its fourth straight game and improved to 3-0 and first place in the Cypress Division. King City won division games over Marina and Pajaro, and defeated Greenfield in a non-division game. Last Tuesday the Mustangs...

More than 50 people gathered Saturday in King City for the “No Kings” march and rally, a peaceful demonstration held in coordination with similar events nationwide calling for government transparency, justice and protection of democratic principles. Participants met at noon near the vacant building...