40 F
King City
January 11, 2026

Fort Hunter Liggett becomes first in Army to receive blood transfusion capability

JOLON — U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett’s remoteness and the robust efforts of Fire Capt. Devon Haggie allowed the installation to be the first in the Army and Department of Defense to receive the life-saving capability to transfuse whole blood by its Emergency...

King City man arrested, accused of sexually battering girl

KING CITY — Officers from the King City Police Department responded Jan. 29 to a report of a juvenile victim who said she had been sexually assaulted by an elder Hispanic male. The girl said she was walking in the 400 block of N. Vanderhurst...

Monterey County gears up for busy Easter Sunday at popular parks

Easter basket park
MONTEREY COUNTY — With Easter Sunday approaching on April 20, Monterey County officials are preparing for what is traditionally the busiest day of the year at several of its most popular day-use parks, including Toro, Royal Oaks and San Lorenzo. To ensure a safe,...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 14, 2022

News Briefs
SOCCER CLOSURE GREENFIELD — Greenfield Recreation Department has announced that the Soccer Complex at Patriot Park will be closed from Nov. 14 to Jan. 27 due to maintenance. This work includes reseeding, fertilizing and aerating, which will create even growth and repair of grass during...

Heritage goat sells for $108K at livestock auction

For the first time, Salinas Valley Fair auctioned off a market goat — raised by Ivan Trujillo of Greenfield High School FFA — as the Heritage Foundation Scholarship animal for nearly $1,385 per pound, resulting in a total of $108,000 raised.

ā€˜Nutcracker Ballet’ takes center stage this weekend in King City

KING CITY — More than six decades of holiday tradition will commence Dec. 9-11 as the timeless ā€œNutcracker Balletā€ takes the stage once again at the historic Robert Stanton Theater in King City. Performed by the young dancers of the Monterey County Dance Theatre (MCDT) and sponsored...

Virtual public workshop to discuss King City Downtown Plaza Park project

KING CITY — City of King has scheduled a virtual public workshop Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. to obtain community input regarding the proposed Downtown Plaza Park project.Ā  The Downtown Plaza Park is proposed at the vacant property on the northeast corner of Broadway...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 10, 2023

News Briefs
VETERANS BBQ KING CITY — The King City VFW Annual Veterans Day BBQ is set for Saturday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drive-thru barbecue at 599 Bitterwater Road includes tri-tip, beans, salad and roll. Tickets are available in advance at the...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 19, 2021

BUS PASSES MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will provide a free day pass to those who receive the Covid-19 vaccine. MST has recognized that for some, transportation to a vaccination clinic can be a challenge. Individuals simply present their Covid-19 vaccination card to an...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 9, 2024

News Briefs
PARK SURVEY GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield’s Parks and Recreation Committee would like to receive feedback on better utilizing the tennis court space at the Greenfield Community Park on Third and Apple. Currently, it is not used for tennis, and the City would like to...
4,408FansLike
904FollowersFollow
480FollowersFollow

Local News