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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...

KING CITY — Students in South Monterey County were able to advance their studies as 150 refurbished laptops were distributed last Saturday to youth participating in First Tee Monterey County. The first wave of students was mostly from Chalone Peaks Middle School, with a follow-up...

JOLON — The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Hunter Liggett will be hosting the 20th Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 30. The event will take place at the Del Venturi Reservoir at Fort Hunter Liggett, from 6:30...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the official opening of the nomination period for the Champions of the Arts Awards. Arts4MC invites the community to recognize a Champion of the Arts — an individual, nonprofit organization or business that is...

SALINAS VALLEY — Rancho Cielo’s annual Veggie Box and BBQ Fundraiser took place Aug. 8-11 on the Rancho Cielo Youth Campus in Salinas. The fundraiser was the biggest success to date, with more than 14,000 boxes sold, 300 volunteers packing boxes and over 2,000 barbecued...

SAN ARDO — San Ardo resident Angel Rojas Lugos, 43, was found guilty on March 15 by a Monterey County jury of two counts of oral copulation on a child 10 years old or under and 14 counts of forcible lewd or lascivious acts...

KING CITY — More than 1,700 children and adults donned their best Halloween costumes last Friday to attend King City’s eighth annual Trunk or Treat at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Expo Lawn. Hosted by the King City Recreation Department, the free family event ran from...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas generated $21.8 million in total economic output for Monterey County in 2025, according to a newly released Economic, Fiscal and Social Impact Analysis. The report, conducted by Beacon Economics, found the California Rodeo Salinas and Salinas Sports Complex supported...

KING CITY — Oscar Avalos was sworn in as the City of King’s newest councilmember during the King City Council’s regular meeting on March 28. Avalos is filling the District 1 seat vacated by Darlene Acosta, who resigned shortly before her death Feb. 14. He...

HOLIDAY DONATIONS KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System is the South Monterey County location this year for KSBW's tradition of Share Your Holiday tonight. Donations of non-perishable food, unwrapped toys and financial gifts can be dropped off at the Mee Memorial Hospital parking lot...