King City’s streetscape plan receives federal funding
KING CITY — King City’s million-dollar downtown streetscape plan is among the eight community projects in California’s 20th District that were included in the federal government’s FY 2022 Appropriations package.
Rep. Jimmy Panetta announced March 11 that the federal funds, totaling $5.9 million, will support...
King City High School announces new stadium protocols to increase safety
KING CITY — King City High School has instituted new stadium protocols during Mustang football games in an effort to increase public safety.
In a letter that circulated Oct. 6 to parents, community members and students, KCHS Principal Michael Gray announced that all spectators would...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 7, 2021
BUSINESS GRANTS
CALIFORNIA — A virtual town hall with Sen. Anna Caballero took place Jan. 4, providing information about a new Covid-19 relief grant for small business owners. The event was the result of a partnership between Caballero, el Pajaro CDC and Small Business Majority,...
Fort Hunter Liggett reflects on year of resilience
JOLON — Looking back on 2025, Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) is reflecting on the year of amazing milestones and accomplishments, and the challenges that come with reshaping the military and government. One overarching word comes to mind — resilience.
The Army teaches its uniformed and...
Bradley Union School District named one of the ‘10 Most Admired’ in nation
BRADLEY — Bradley Union School District (BUSD), a historic educational cornerstone established in 1886, has been recognized as one of the “10 Most Admired School Districts” by The Education Magazine.
According to Superintendent and Principal Josh Van Norman, this distinction highlights the district’s “extraordinary transformation...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 13, 2022
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
GONZALES — A cultural celebration in honor of the 75th anniversary of Gonzales will take place Saturday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. along Fourth Street. There will be lots of fun for families, including food, games and music.
WITCH RIDE
GREENFIELD — The...
Goodwill collection drive returns to King City in April
KING CITY — Community Food Pantry of King City has announced that after a long wait it is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive in April.
The Food Pantry is asking King City residents to bring new or gently used items, such...
Fire destroys playground at Del Rey Elementary School
KING CITY — A fire destroyed playground equipment at Del Rey Elementary School in King City late Monday afternoon.
Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze within minutes of responding to the school at 502 King St. No one was injured in the fire, the...
King City barrel race fundraiser exceeds goals
KING CITY — A local barrel race fundraiser exceeded its goals this year, bringing in nearly $50,000 for the Key for a Cure Foundation, in collaboration with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The fundraiser, “Chasing Dreams, Finding Cures,” hosted its fifth annual rodeo event over...
King City High School teacher honored as California finalist for Ag Educator of the Year
KING CITY — Lauren Peterson, an agricultural teacher at King City High School, has been recognized as a finalist for the 2022-23 Ag Educator of the Year honor through Nationwide’s Golden Owl Award.
California FFA, California Farm Bureau and Nationwide made the announcement on Feb....























