Hundreds turn out to honor King City Mustangsā soccer victory
KING CITY ā Hundreds of fans and supporters recently filled the ground level and lined the balcony area of Town Square to honor King City High Schoolās varsity boys soccer team.
The March 11 celebration was preceded by a short parade on fire trucks, traveling...
Lofgren visits Salinas Valley, receives nod from Panetta and Rivas
SALINAS ā As the decennial redistricting process wrapped up last month, the concern from The Worldās Salad Bowl started to mount. Local politicians, regional business giants and other community leaders asked how a plan to pair the international agricultural hub with the Silicon Valley...
Cal Water infrastructure upgrade underway in King City
KING CITY ā California Water Service is preparing to complete work on a water infrastructure upgrade this month that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in King City.
The project includes the installation of 1,405 feet of new 8- and 12-inch water main...
Performing arts group spearheads renovation at King Cityās historic Robert Stanton Theater
KING CITY ā Steve Wilson, a board member with Southern Monterey County Center for the Performing Arts, finished painting the back wall of Robert Stanton Theater at King City High School on July 9 after 10 days of painting.
Wilson did the labor while SMCCPA...
Veterans Day 2020: Salinas Valley ceremonies to salute local heroes
SALINAS VALLEY ā Veterans Day in the era of Covid-19 will go on this year without many of the local parades and gatherings.
Two events, however, will take place in the Salinas Valley, with one being in-person and the other virtual. A third event in...
King City police arrest 19-year-old for shooting that injured juvenile
KING CITY ā Through continuing investigation, King City Police Department detectives identified several subjects as persons of interest in the April 15 shooting of a juvenile in the 600 block of Bishop Street in King City.
On May 11, KCPD officers, along with assistance from...
Monterey County approves $9.7M in repairs to Laguna Seca
SALINAS ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved $9.7 million in funding for crucial repairs at the legendary WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca, the only major track in the United States that is government owned.
Work that will be done includes resurfacing the iconic...
King City Police to increase DUI patrols this winter
KING CITY ā As millions of people travel to visit friends and family over the holidays, King City Police Department is encouraging everyone to celebrate safely and have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver.
During the pre-Christmas and New Yearās holiday...
Pinnacles National Park begins new sign-making operation
SOLEDAD ā Pinnacles National Park recently purchased and assembled a new sign-making machine, which will help the Pinnacles Trail Crew to update the parkās trail signage more efficiently.
āAnyone who has hiked along multiple trails in Pinnacles knows that proper signage is essential for ensuring...
Monterey County Superior Court announces new judge at Salinas Courthouse
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Superior Court has announced that Brian Jones was appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment on Oct. 31, and Jones was sworn in as a...






















