Deputies arrest King City man for kidnapping, rape
KING CITY ā On Jan. 22, the victim of a sexual assault reported being attacked by Christopher Rios of the King City area, according to the Monterey County Sheriffās Office.
Deputies contacted the victim, who had many physical injuries, and after interviews and evidence collection,...
King City High grad earns Boy Scoutsā highest achievement
KING CITY ā King City High School Class of 2023 graduate Dylan Wheeler has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, a significant achievement that only about 6% of all Boy Scouts accomplish.
Wheeler, 18, is the son of Evette and Daniel Wheeler of King City....
Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame inducts 1974 King City High School girls track team
KING CITY ā The 1974 King City High School girls track and field team was inducted into the Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame on Aug. 26 at the Salinas Storm House.
With the implementation of Title IX in the 1973-74 school year, the Mission...
First United Methodist Church of Salinas dedicates brand-new kitchen
SALINAS ā On Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church at 404 Lincoln Ave. in Salinas will celebrate the remodeling of its kitchen, which is not only used for church functions, but also to provide meals to anyone in...
Thousands turn out for 2023 Salinas Valley Fair in King City
KING CITY ā Once again the Salinas Valley Fair drew thousands of people to King City for a long weekend of family-friendly activities and entertainment, including its first-ever huge concert headlined by multiplatinum country singer Dylan Scott on Saturday night.
The 79th annual celebration featured...
College art scholarships available for Monterey County high school seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 College Arts Scholarship offered by the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC).
The application period will end on Wednesday, March 6.
Graduating seniors from Monterey County high schools who are interested in pursuing higher education...
King City Chamber Awards honor Sun Street Centers, residents for their contributions to the community
KING CITY ā King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture honored the 2023 winners of the organizationās business and community awards on Saturday.
This yearās Annual Awards Dinner took place Feb. 17 inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. Chamber...
Track and Field | 78th King City Invitational begins Saturday
KING CITY ā King City Highās track and field team will be hosting the 78th King City Invitational this Saturday at War Memorial Stadium.
The track meet will include boys and girls events in the varsity and frosh-soph divisions. The invitational will start at 9:30...
Former King City police chief returns to fill vacancy
KING CITY ā Former King City Police Chief Robert āBobā Masterson is returning to the city, but this time as interim police captain.
King City Police Department announced Mastersonās appointment Feb. 10.Ā
āI am pleased that Bob agreed to return to King City as the interim...
James Hunt appointed as King City police chief
KING CITY ā James Hunt has been appointed as King Cityās new police chief, announced City Manager Steve Adams on Tuesday.
Hunt has been serving in the Cityās interim chief role since late last December, filling in after the departure of previous Chief of Police...