Football | King City downs Mariners, 49-7
KING CITY — The King City Mustangs were the only South Monterey County football team with a win last week in the third week of pre-season games.
The Mustangs regrouped after a loss to Palma to improve to 2-1, as they downed the Marina Mariners...
Football | King City, Gonzales drop to 0-2 as they prepare to face each other
KING CITY — So far this football season hasn’t been great for the two oldest teams in South Monterey County, the King City Mustangs and the Gonzales Spartans, as they both drop to 0-2.
In week two, King City had a difficult time with the...
Cal Water begins infrastructure upgrade in King City
KING CITY — California Water Service (Cal Water) began work Sept. 25 on a new water infrastructure upgrade that will improve water supply reliability for residents and businesses in northeast King City.
Cal Water crews are installing a new 500-gallon pressure tank that will protect...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams reach end of 2024-25 season
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...
39th Annual High School Football All-Star Game set for Saturday
SALINAS — The date and head coaches of the 39th Annual Central Coast High School Football All-Star Game 2025 have been announced.
Local high schools from Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties had their respected head coaches nominate their players.
“Congratulations to all the nominees, your hard...
Salinas Valley Fair Board seeks new members to join
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair has announced that there are currently two open Fair Board positions available, and it is looking for enthusiastic, hands-on individuals to join.
This is an opportunity for community members to get involved and help shape the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds...
Salinas Valley Fair seeks exhibit entries for 2024 show
KING CITY — It’s getting to be that time of year again, and the Salinas Valley Fair wants community members to become exhibitors at this year’s Fair, May 16-19, in King City.
Entries are open to residents in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and San...
Equine therapy program expands to South Monterey County
KING CITY — Wonder Wood Ranch (WWR), a Monterey County-based nonprofit known for transforming lives through equine therapy, has announced its expansion to Valley View Ranch Equine Rescue in South Monterey County.
This bold move brings life-changing programming closer to the communities of Greenfield and...
James Hunt appointed as King City police chief
KING CITY — James Hunt has been appointed as King City’s new police chief, announced City Manager Steve Adams on Tuesday.
Hunt has been serving in the City’s interim chief role since late last December, filling in after the departure of previous Chief of Police...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams roll on offense
SALINAS VALLEY — In a game where one goal might be enough to win a game, the high school girls’ soccer teams from Gonzales and Greenfield produced 28 goals combined in the second week of Pacific Coast Athletic League divisional play.
Goal production was not...





















