California publisher buys King City Rustler
After 23 years of ownership by News Media Corp. of Rochelle, Ill., the King City Rustler has been purchased by a California publisher.
King City, Gonzales high school runners receive scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY ā King City High runner Mario Avila and Gonzales High runner Ashley Ochoa joined four other runners as recipients of scholarships from the Monterey Bay Wednesday Night Laundry Runners.
While King City, Greenfield and Soledad have had previous winners of the scholarship, Ochoa...
Newsom declares state of emergency for monkeypox outbreak
CALIFORNIA ā Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday for monkeypox, enabling the state to access more resources to combat the ongoing outbreak.
The declaration will assist state and local government agencies collaborate to conduct outreach regarding monkeypox vaccines and treatment, seek...
King City youth return to soccer field
KING CITY ā Local youth were able to step out onto the soccer field and practice their skills as King City Recreation began its soccer camp program.
Participants get two hour-long practices per week, but they do not play league games in order to comply...
Monterey Countyās Covid-19 isolation site at San Lorenzo Park sees surge in patients
SALINAS VALLEY ā More patients are being relocated to an Alternate Housing Site at San Lorenzo Park in recent weeks due to an overall increase in Covid-19 cases countywide.
The King City site is called Operation Oasis by Monterey County staff, and has 10 trailers...
Monterey Countyās alternative housing sites remain vacant despite increase in Covid-19 cases
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Alternative housing sites for Monterey County, including one at San Lorenzo Park in King City, have not had anyone infected with Covid-19 sent to them, officials announced last week.
āWe donāt have anybody at the housing sites or care site because thereās...
Mission San Antonio hosts annual Fiesta this Sunday
Historic Mission San Antonio de Padua is hosting its annual Fiesta this Sunday, June 9.
King City Police Department mourns loss of Sgt. Kenedy
KING CITY ā King City Police Department is mourning the unexpected passing of Police Sgt. Ryan Kenedy, who died while on duty March 25 at about 12:45 a.m. after experiencing a medical emergency.
An 11-year veteran of the King City Police Department, 42-year-old Kenedy began...
Young authors from South Monterey County compete in Steinbeck essay contest
SALINAS VALLEY ā Students from throughout South Monterey County
had a chance to compete in essay writing to earn a scholarship during the
Steinbeck Centerās Young Authors Day of Writing.
Top middle school students were nominated by their teachers
to write an essay about āThe Red Ponyā...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 21, 2025
WINERY DESIGNATED
SOLEDAD ā CRU Winery announced that its tasting room has been designated a Blue Zones Project Participating Organization for actively implementing lifestyle changes and environmental modifications to promote longevity and overall well-being. The winery will celebrate this recognition with an event at its...






















