Sol Treasures executive director resigns, interim leader appointed
KING CITY ā Sol Treasures, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of South Monterey County, has accepted the resignation of its long-serving executive director, Jeff Hinderscheid.
After years of leading Sol Treasures programs with his trademark ebullience, Hinderscheid plans to pursue...
King City Hall to reopen to public Monday
KING CITY ā City of King has announced that it will reopen City Hall to the public on Monday, June 15.
In order to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, however, the public is encouraged to conduct business by phone or e-mail whenever possible.
Anyone needing...
King City High Schoolās Class of 2024 sets out on new path
KING CITY ā Families and friends cheered from the stands at War Memorial Stadium on Friday as King City High Schoolās newest graduates celebrated their last day of school.
With pomp and circumstance, more than 260 seniors graduated this year during the Mustangsā Class of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 26, 2025
FAIR ENTRIES WANTED
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Fair is inviting residents of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and San Luis Obispo counties to become exhibitors at this yearās event, taking place May 15-18 in King City. Whether looking to showcase fresh flowers, baked goods,...
Equine therapy program expands to South Monterey County
KING CITY ā Wonder Wood Ranch (WWR), a Monterey County-based nonprofit known for transforming lives through equine therapy, has announced its expansion to Valley View Ranch Equine Rescue in South Monterey County.
This bold move brings life-changing programming closer to the communities of Greenfield and...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 23, 2026
TRUTH ACT
SALINAS ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors will hold a TRUTH Act presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in its Chambers at 168 W. Alisal St. in Salinas. The presentation is required under Californiaās TRUTH Act when local law enforcement has...
āNutcracker Balletā soars to new heights for 60th production in South Monterey County
KING CITY ā āThe Nutcracker Balletā returned to the stage last month for its 60th anniversary production in South Monterey County, featuring local students from Monterey County Dance Theatre and character actors from The Stage Hands who performed the holiday classic at Robert Stanton...
Salinas Valley first responders receive Covid-19 vaccinations from nursing students
SALINAS VALLEY ā Nursing students from Hartnell Community College administered hundreds of Covid-19 vaccine doses to area firefighters last Saturday.
The vaccinations took place at Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas locations in Salinas, Castroville, Greenfield and King City.
Students involved were part of the...
Community Food Pantry of King City donates to county food bank
KING CITY ā A recent donation of $5,000 was made by the Community Food Pantry of King City to the Food Bank for Monterey County, with one organization helping another in the time of public need during the Covid-19 pandemic.
āWith the Food Pantry being...
Downtown businesses continue facade improvements
Work continues on Broadway Street to improve the overall look of downtown King City, as local businesses last week began the removal of outdated awnings and poles along the sidewalk.























