New ‘Swimming Turtles’ mosaic makes a splash at King City park
KING CITY — King City’s City Park and pool area gained a vibrant new addition this spring with the unveiling of the “Swimming Turtles” mosaic — an art installation that reflects not only creativity, but the deep sense of community that brought it to...
Wildflower festival, triathlon returns to Lake San Antonio this weekend
BRADLEY — Lake San Antonio’s South Shore will close April 30 through May 3 for the annual Wildflower Experience, a three-day event combining a triathlon and festival featuring live music, beer and wine gardens, and race clinics.
Often referred to as “the Woodstock of Triathlons,”...
Highway 101 paving work brings long-term lane, ramp closures starting Wednesday
KING CITY — A paving project on Highway 101 between King City and Greenfield will continue this week with long-term lane closures and intermittent ramp closures, according to Caltrans.
Northbound Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane beginning about two miles north of Jolon...
King City’s Broadway Circle redone as Rotary centennial project
KING CITY — King City Rotary Club and King City Rotary Foundation have completed a centennial project at Broadway Circle, working in partnership with King City in Bloom, the City of King City and Ecology Action for Community Climate Solutions.
The project, endorsed by local...
CHP King City officer earns praise for human trafficking work
KING CITY — Coastal Division Mobile Road Enforcement Officer Christopher Menchen has been recognized with a Commissioner’s Commendation for his work in detecting and investigating human trafficking cases, according to the California Highway Patrol.
On April 1, CHP Assistant Commissioner Rodney Ellison visited the CHP-King...
Massive pet clinic reaches capacity in King City
KING CITY — A landmark spay and neuter clinic held Monday at San Lorenzo Park in King City reached full capacity several days ahead of the event, underscoring both the demand for services and the level of community participation in South Monterey County.
Monterey County...
San Lucas Elementary to unveil new athletic facilities
SAN LUCAS — San Lucas Union Elementary School District will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the unveiling of its newly completed student athletic facilities, including a track, soccer field and sand volleyball court.
The event will take place...
Local cast shines in King City production of ‘Anything Goes’
KING CITY — “Anything Goes” opened at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City last weekend and audiences are raving. Get ready to laugh, tap your toes and be swept away by the high-energy charm of classic musical theater as the show’s run continues...
King City High senior crowned Miss Salinas Valley Fair 2026
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair hosted its annual Miss Salinas Valley Fair Competition on March 26-27 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, where Morgan Hancock was crowned the 2026 Miss Salinas Valley Fair.
Hancock, 17, is a senior at King City High...
Hartnell hosts art shows this week in Salinas, King City
SALINAS VALLEY — Student artists from Hartnell College and the Salinas Valley Arts and Innovation Hub will be featured this spring in two events in Salinas and King City showcasing visual art, performance and creative workforce development opportunities.
The Hartnell College Art Gallery is presenting...
