Hands That Help SoMoCo hosts 2nd fundraiser to support local cancer patient
KING CITY ā Hands That Help SoMoCo, a dedicated volunteer organization, hosted its second fundraising event on April 23 at the King City Grille, demonstrating the communityās generosity and unity in supporting those in need.
The event, which was completely sold out, focused on aiding...
Golf | King City Mustang boys win Cypress Division
KING CITY ā For the first time since 1980, the King City High School boysā golf team has won a team championship.
The Mustangs won the Cypress Division title on April 29 at the Laguna Seca Golf Course.
Final team results at the championship were: 1....
Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off builds excitement for 2025 āBerry Best Fairā
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City were buzzing last month as the annual Fair Kick-Off event drew more than 600 guests and set an enthusiastic tone for the upcoming 81st Salinas Valley Fair, scheduled for May 15-18.
Organized by the Salinas Valley...
MCARLM celebrates Miss Salinas Valley Fair legacy with limited-time exhibit
KING CITY ā Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) is tipping its hat to tradition with a brand-new pop-up exhibit celebrating the history and impact of the Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition.
Running for a limited time only through the month of May,...
Swimming | King City girls crowned Cypress League champions after 27-year drought
KING CITY ā King City High School girlsā swim team achieved a historic victory earlier this month at the Pacific Coast Athletic League (PCAL) Championships, ending a 27-year drought by becoming Cypress League champions for the first time.
The teamās triumph was highlighted by strong...
Monterey County seeks community input on āVision Zeroā safety plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is launching a series of public workshops next week to gather community input for its upcoming āMonterey County Regional Vision Zero Action Plan,ā a comprehensive initiative aimed at making local streets and roadways safer for...
King City Library hosts celebration for 2025 Childrenās Day, Book Day
KING CITY ā DĆa de los NiƱos/DĆa de los Libros (Childrenās Day/Book Day) celebration at the King City Library was a great success, with patrons enjoying a wide range of fun activities to celebrate literacy and love of reading.
The April 30 event was sponsored...
Track and Field | King City boys win Mission championship
SALINAS VALLEY ā Last Friday night at Rancho San Juan High School in Salinas, the King City boysā track and field team won the varsity championship of the Mission Division. The Mustangs outscored second place Stevenson, 169 to 115.
Varsity boysā team results were: 1....
King City High students shine at annual Scholarship Banquet
KING CITY ā On a night filled with gratitude, excitement and hope, the annual King City Scholarship Banquet, held April 28 at the Salinas Valley Fair, brought together students, families, donors and community members to celebrate the bright futures of local seniors.
The event honored...
Beltran named 2025 Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation Scholarship winner
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation has announced Valeria Beltran, a junior at Gonzales High School, as the recipient of the 2025 Heritage Foundation Scholarship.
As this yearās winner, Beltran will raise the official Heritage Animal, a hog she has named āZero,ā and...