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February 9, 2026

King City theft investigation leads to one arrest

KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a report of a theft that occurred overnight in the 200 Block of Bassett Street on Jan. 22.  During the investigation, a KCPD officer reviewed video surveillance footage that captured the theft. As the officer continued...

King City community comes together for 2025 Trashion Show, ā€˜Once Upon a Time’

KING CITY — Alliance on Aging hosted its highly anticipated 2025 King City Trashion Show, themed ā€œOnce Upon a Time,ā€ last month inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds. The Feb. 20 event drew a crowd eager to witness a spectacular showcase of...

King City’s La Cocina becomes Blue Zones certified

KING CITY — La Cocina (The Kitchen) in King City has been recognized as the first outdoor market in Monterey County to be Blue Zones certified. A membership ribbon cutting was held Aug. 2 in conjunction with the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture...

Scammers target PG&E customers, stealing more than $334K this year

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CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more than $334,000 in losses to scammers. The average scam victim lost over $600, and more than 500 customers have reported falling...

CSUMB Salinas City Center rebrands as One Main Street under new ownership

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation and the National Steinbeck Center have formally assumed ownership of the CSUMB Salinas City Center from Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB). The building will be renamed One Main Street. The announcement was made during a press conference Wednesday morning and...

South Monterey County teachers use funds to reconnect with students after challenging year

SAN LUCAS — Teachers in San Ardo and San Lucas schools are getting a boost for their classrooms through impact grants provided by Aera Energy. Teachers applied for the grants to fund the purchase of such items as science activity kits and age-appropriate books —...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 1, 2022

AWARDS RESCHEDULED KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has announced the new date for its Annual Awards Dinner, which was originally planned for March 5. The annual event honoring local businesses and community members will now take place on Saturday, Aug....

King City in Bloom launches ā€˜Yard of the Month’ award

KING CITY — Virginia and Yannis Gelos of King City have been selected as the first recipients of King City in Bloom’s ā€œYard of the Monthā€ award, which will be presented every month to a home selected for its tidiness and beauty in the...

Slow Down Move Over event to bring awareness to driving safety

Pete’s Towing and towing companies throughout California are aiming to bring more awareness to the ā€œSlow Down Move Overā€ campaign, which tries to increase public awareness about safety when passing emergency vehicles on the highway or roadways.

King City High grad earns Boy Scouts’ highest achievement

KING CITY — 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....
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