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February 1, 2026

Soccer | South Monterey County teams reach end of 2024-25 season

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SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County high school girls’ and boys’ soccer teams have just a handful of Pacific Coast Athletic League games remaining to play in their respective divisions. Teams will be playing for league titles and Central Coast Section playoff consideration. GIRLS’ SOCCER The Soledad...

Meyer to enter King City High School Athletic Hall of Fame

KING CITY — Whitney (Hudson) Meyer, a 2006 graduate of King City High School, will be the lone entry into the 2023 King City High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Meyer will be inducted Thursday, Aug. 31, during halftime of the King City Mustangs home...

CSUMB receives $2M NOAA grant for climate change mitigation

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SEASIDE — The Climate Resilience Regional Challenge grant, aimed at combating the effects of climate change, will bring $2 million to California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB). The funding will support 45 paid internships, stipends for six professional internships, a number of teacher assistant positions...

King City Mustangs’ dual-sport athlete readies for upcoming season

KING CITY — In the summer when athletes are out of season, the majority of them find themselves on a trip to improve their skill in their respective sport. For some youth, travel ball will take them up to their season. But for King City...

ā€˜Every Story Counts’ initiative invites Monterey County library users to share experiences

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) will take part in a statewide effort this month aimed at capturing how Californians use and value their local public libraries. The initiative, called ā€œEvery Story Counts,ā€ seeks data, stories and photos illustrating how and why residents...

Monterey County’s 2022 Crop Report reveals strength in lettuce industry, weakness in cannabis production

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s crop production increased in value last year by more than $500 million despite decreases in both wine grapes and cannabis, according to the county’s 2022 Crop and Livestock Report. Overall gross crop and livestock production was over $4.6 billion in...

King City High School Homecoming Week kicks off

KING CITY — This year’s King City High School Homecoming Week events kicked off with homecoming royalties being announced to the entire student body and the introduction of Mr. Mustang football candidates. The freshmen class Lord and Lady are Nathan Politron and Rebecca Garcia; the...

King City Council approves Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan

KING CITY — King City Council has approved the Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan, along with its associated Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program — a significant step toward bolstering wildfire safety in the region. This ambitious initiative, detailed in a 400-page document,...

Fort Hunter Liggett military children graduate with top honors

Fort Hunter Liggett
LOCKWOOD — As the school year draws to a close, San Antonio Elementary School is abuzz with the excitement of graduation ceremonies. This year, the eighth-grade class stands out for a remarkable achievement: the valedictorian and salutatorians are all children from Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL). The...

Mother’s nightmare turns to gratitude as Mee Memorial doctors resolve son’s emergency

KING CITY — In January 2023, Darlene Noriega faced every parent’s nightmare when her son faced a major medical emergency. While in class at Soledad High School, Noriega’s oldest son Zion experienced spontaneous pneumothorax, an unexplainable lung collapse. The condition is caused by a buildup...
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