General Election 2024: School board, council races unfold across South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā In the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, the latest results on Friday showed strong competition for seats on South Monterey County school boards, the Soledad Community Health Care District, and city councils in Greenfield and King City.
Voter turnout so far reached...
Monterey County secures $11M in state grants to combat homelessness in King City and Soledad
KING CITY ā The County of Monterey has been awarded two significant grants under Californiaās Encampment Resolution Funding program, allocating more than $11 million to address homelessness in King City and Soledad.
āThe funding will facilitate crucial efforts to address homelessness in the region and...
Basketball | King City girls stumble to Watsonville, head to tourney with Soledad this week
SALINAS VALLEY ā King City High varsity girlsā basketball team lost 60-27 at home to the Watsonville Wildcatz on Nov. 26.
Watsonville held a 28-16 halftime lead then pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring King City 16-6.
Kendyl Burpo led the Lady Mustangs with eight...
Donkey basketball draws crowd to King City High gym
KING CITY ā King City High School FFA hosted the annual Donkey Basketball competition last Wednesday night in front a large crowd that nearly packed the schoolās gym to watch the three games.
In the first game of the evening, the King City Young Farmers...
Track and Field | South Monterey County teams ready to begin divisional meets
SALINAS VALLEY ā South Monterey County high school track and field teams will be entering Pacific Coast Athletic League meets this week and will all gather on Saturday at the Pacific Grove Rotary Invitational.
On Tuesday, Gonzales High traveled to Watsonville for a Santa Lucia...
Volleyball | King City Lady Mustangs, Broncos celebrate 2024 season
KING CITY ā King City High Lady Mustangs and Broncos volleyball teams wrapped up their 2024 season with an awards banquet on Nov. 25 in the school cafeteria.
āIt was a great night to celebrate our teamsā accomplishments this season,ā said Lady Mustangs head coach...
King City High FFA honored among Californiaās Top 20 Chapters
KING CITY ā For the 10th consecutive year, the King City High School FFA Chapter has been recognized as one of the top 20 FFA programs in California.
This distinction is based on the number of State and American Degrees earned by the students, showcasing...
Community members sought for Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees
SALINAS VALLEY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is recruiting community members to participate in the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees in each of the four South Monterey County cities of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
Safe Routes to School...
Wrestling | King City wins two dual meets
KING CITY ā King City High wrestling team won two dual meets in the Mission Division last Thursday night at Greenfield High School.
The Mustangs routed the Carmel Padres 72-12 and beat Everett Alvarez 47-35 in a come-from-behind win.
āStandouts of the day included Armando Villasenor...
Sol Treasures executive director resigns, interim leader appointed
KING CITY ā Sol Treasures, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of South Monterey County, has accepted the resignation of its long-serving executive director, Jeff Hinderscheid.
After years of leading Sol Treasures programs with his trademark ebullience, Hinderscheid plans to pursue...