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Photo | King City tennis, pickleball courts open

KING CITY — The newly resurfaced tennis courts and four newly added pickleball courts at the City Park, next to King City Golf Course, are now open for play. A separate future project to add a pedestrian access ramp to the facility is being planned...

Little League | South Monterey County teams playing for titles

SALINAS VALLEY — Three South Monterey County youth baseball teams are still alive in the District 9 Little League All-Star Tournament, as of Monday. The King City Juniors reached the semi-finals from the losers bracket, as they had suffered an 11-3 loss to Manzanita after...

Torch Run 2025: Police escort Flame of Hope through South Monterey County

SALINAS VALLEY — Police agencies throughout South Monterey County participated in this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics last Wednesday, each carrying the torch for one mile through each of the four cities. The ceremonial passage of the Flame of Hope led...

King City teen heads to national light rifle competition

KING CITY — Hannah Silva, a 16-year-old King City native, is set to represent California in three-position light rifle shooting at the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) Finals this July in Rock Springs, Wyo. This is Silva’s rookie year competing in the NHSRA, and...

Decades of improvements recognized as King City community looks ahead during Beautification Week 2025

Beautification Week
KING CITY — King City’s 2025 Beautification Week, running June 20-29, kicked off last Wednesday with a barbecue luncheon at San Lorenzo Park. This year marks the 33rd year for the week, which encourages those who live or work within King City to do at...

King City celebrates 2025 Independence Day

KING CITY — Residents of King City came out in larger crowds than recent years in order to celebrate the Fourth of July over two days. This past Thursday, the fireworks show took place at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Stampede Arena. Friday marked Independence Day...

Monterey County Historical Society invites community to experience ā€˜Xochi Cuicatl’ cultural event Saturday

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Historical Society invites residents and visitors of the Monterey Bay region to a vibrant and unforgettable afternoon of music, heritage and community onĀ Saturday, June 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the historicĀ Boronda Adobe History CenterĀ in Salinas. Titled ā€œXochi Cuicatl –...

CSUMB Salinas City Center rebrands as One Main Street under new ownership

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation and the National Steinbeck Center have formally assumed ownership of the CSUMB Salinas City Center from Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB). The building will be renamed One Main Street. The announcement was made during a press conference Wednesday morning and...

Mee Memorial Healthcare System appoints Emery-Shea as CFO

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) has announced the appointment of Emily Emery-Shea as chief financial officer (CFO). With over a decade of financial leadership experience in the healthcare sector, Emery-Shea brings a proven track record of fiscal stewardship, strategic planning and operational...

Arts4MC announces 2025 Spring Community Arts Grant recipients

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the newest recipients of its 2025 Community Arts Grants, awarding $109,000 in total funding to 16 local organizations bringing arts and culture to communities across all five supervisorial districts. These grants, up to $7,500...
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