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February 21, 2026

King City police ramp up patrols for Super Bowl weekend

King City Police
KING CITY — As the excitement builds for Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, the King City Police Department reminds football fans to intercept impaired driving if they’re heading out to a Super Bowl party and plan on drinking. During Super Bowl LVIII weekend,...

Deadline nears to apply for Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2025 contest

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas is accepting applications for the 2025 Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest, which will take place July 1-3. This year’s winner will be crowned on July 3, and interested contestants must submit their applications by April 28. Vianette Garcia, Miss California...

Independent and continuation students celebrate graduation in King City

KING CITY — Graduates from Portola Butler High School and Pinnacle Academy Charter were honored in a joint ceremony June 3 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds parking lot in King City. The drive-in format had several dozen cars, in which graduates sat with their families...

Construction continues at Hartnell College’s King City Education Center

KING CITY — New classroom construction at Hartnell College’s King City Education Center continues, as the two-story framework is ready for weather barriers and sealing the building from outside elements. The satellite campus has been undergoing an expansion since the beginning of this year. ā€œIf all...

Velocity Invitational returns to Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca for weekend of motorsports

SALINAS — Velocity Invitational, a motorsports and lifestyle event, returns to Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas this weekend with a lineup of the world’s best cars competing on the track. ā€œVelocity Invitational is now entering its third thrilling year,ā€ said Velocity Invitational Founder Jeff...

City Hall entry upgraded

After nearly two years of planning and construction, King City in Bloom last week hosted a formal dedication of the new City Hall sign and flower beds in front of the City of King building.

County of Monterey begins road striping project

MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks is alerting residents and commuters of ongoing roadway improvement projects scheduled for 28 locations throughout the county within Carmel Valley, South County, North County and rural areas of Salinas. Work began Monday,...

King City schools to serve free meals to children beginning Monday

King City Union School District
KING CITY — Elementary schools in King City will offer free meals to children ages 1 through 18 beginning Monday, March 23. King City High School already offers free meals on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Monday will mark the first day of weekday...

New shooting range opens in South Monterey County

SOLEDAD — A grand opening was held over the Fourth of July weekend for a new shooting range facility in Soledad, the first of its kind in South Monterey County. Astoria Range, located at 31500 San Vicente Road, offers a variety of firearms-related courses. From...

Health officials launch community survey related to Moss Landing battery fire

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Health Departments of the Counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz invite the public to participate in a community survey to systematically gather information about potential health concerns related to the January 2025 battery fire at the Vistra Moss...
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