Soccer | South Monterey County teams lead divisions
SALINAS VALLEY — The Greenfield and Soledad girls’ soccer teams are leading their respective divisions in the Pacific Coast Athletic League in the third week of play, while the Gonzales and King City boys’ teams are leading their divisions.
GIRLS’ SOCCER
The Gonzales girls’ soccer team...
King City Mustang softball players receive awards
KING CITY — As the school year wraps up, along with another year of high school softball, the King City Mustangs have handed out their awards for the season.
The following players received team awards:
Most Valuable Player: Malaya CarrilloSilver Slugger Award: Julia MendezCoaches Award: Ava...
King City’s State of the City Address emphasizes long-term financial stability and community engagement
KING CITY — Long-term financial stability seemed to be the theme of this year’s State of the City Address, during which City of King officials provided an update on King City’s progress over the past year while presenting their latest efforts and challenges.
The Jan....
Softball | King City girls move into first place
KING CITY — King City High School’s Malaya Carrillo had a great week, and once again helped the varsity softball team win both of their games.
In game one, the Lady Mustangs had a rematch with their South Monterey County rival, Soledad Aztecs, who they...
General Election 2024: Gonzales and King City tax measures facing defeat
SALINAS VALLEY — Voters in Gonzales and King City are leaning toward rejecting two local tax measures intended to boost funding for city improvements, according to Monterey County’s latest results in the Presidential General Election held on Nov. 5.
Both measures, Measure S in Gonzales...
Salinas Valley Fair Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction set for April 20
KING CITY — Spring is here and it’s time for some fun — that’s what is in store at the Salinas Valley Fair’s annual Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction on Saturday, April 20, in the Orradre building.
“Our Fair theme this year is ‘Golden Hills...
Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority general manager retires
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority General Manager and Chief Administrative Officer R. Patrick Mathews will retire this week after more than four decades in local government, the agency announced.
In a news release, the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority said Mathews’ retirement...
Avalos swears in as new King City councilmember
KING CITY — Oscar Avalos was sworn in as the City of King’s newest councilmember during the King City Council’s regular meeting on March 28.
Avalos is filling the District 1 seat vacated by Darlene Acosta, who resigned shortly before her death Feb. 14. He...
Arts4MC opens South Monterey County office in King City
KING CITY — Artists from South Monterey County will be better able to access services from Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) after the Oct. 2 opening of its new office in King City.
The office is located within Sol Treasures, at 519 Broadway St.,...
Students join Supervisor Lopez for annual pumpkin distribution in South Monterey County
SAN ARDO — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 team marked the fifth consecutive year of distributing pumpkins to South Monterey County students, thanks to a generous donation from Braga Fresh Farms.
Lopez celebrated his birthday Oct. 14 by joining the team...






















