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April 9, 2026

King City honors community leaders at annual awards dinner

Dodson family
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...

Mee Memorial unveils advanced 3D mammography system

Fuji Aspire Crystalle 3D Digital Mammography system
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...

15 cited, 3 arrested at King City DUI/DL Checkpoint

DUI checkpoint
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...

Baseball | King City Mustangs win 4th straight game, snap losing streak against Greenfield Bruins

Baseball
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...

‘No Kings’ demonstrators make their voices heard in King City

No Kings rally
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...

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...

‘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 “Spring into Dance” takes the stage in a dynamic joint production by Monterey County Dance Foundation and Monterey County Dance Theatre. Unlike traditional storybook ballets, “Spring...

2026 Trashion Show combines creativity and sustainability in King City

Trashion Show
KING CITY — Creativity, community spirit and a whole lot of “Red, White and Reuse” 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...
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