Thousands turn out for 2023 Salinas Valley Fair in King City
KING CITY — Once again the Salinas Valley Fair drew thousands of people to King City for a long weekend of family-friendly activities and entertainment, including its first-ever huge concert headlined by multiplatinum country singer Dylan Scott on Saturday night.
The 79th annual celebration featured...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 31, 2021
YOUTH VACCINES
SALINAS — Natividad is offering a free vaccination clinic for youth ages 5 to 11 on Friday, Dec. 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic, at 1441 Constitution Blvd. in Salinas, features the Pfizer Covid-19 pediatric vaccine. Two doses are required,...
King City teen heads to national light rifle competition
KING CITY — Hannah Silva, a 16-year-old King City native, is set to represent California in three-position light rifle shooting at the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) Finals this July in Rock Springs, Wyo.
This is Silva’s rookie year competing in the NHSRA, and...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 5, 2021
VACCINE REGISTRATION
GREENFIELD — As part of its ongoing efforts to make Covid-19 vaccines more convenient, McDonald’s in Greenfield will be hosting a vaccine registration event in cooperation with VIDA (Virus Integrated Distribution of Aid) of Monterey County, through the Community Foundation for Monterey County....
Nearly half of King City High students return to campus
KING CITY — Board members for South Monterey County Joint Union High School District recently toured King City High School to get an idea of what things looked like with in-person instruction having become a reality at the campus.
“We are thrilled to have students...
Major power outages reported in South Monterey County
UPDATE AUG. 6, 3 P.M.: Power has been restored to all customers in South Monterey County, many of whom were without electricity for more than seven hours today while PG&E crews worked to solve the problem.
UPDATE AUG. 6, 10 A.M.: More than 5,200 customers...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 16, 2022
GOLF TOURNAMENT
KING CITY — King City High School Mustang Bench’s Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, at King City Golf Course. The four-person scramble starts at 9 a.m., with a barbecue and raffle to follow the tournament. Mustang Bench is a...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 15, 2021
PARK CLOSURES
KING CITY — City of King has temporarily closed the Aera Soccer Park and Creekbridge Baseball Park beginning Dec. 9 through Feb. 28 for repairs and renovation. City staff will be aerating, seeding, performing gopher abatement and restoring the grass during the winter...
Fort Hunter Liggett soldiers give back to veterans center
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett once again conducted an annual food drive to support the Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County (VTC), donating more than 1,500 pounds of food this year.
“It gives me great pleasure to give back the community, especially to the local...
San Antonio School releases 2020 State of the District
LOCKWOOD — San Antonio Union School District had several areas of positive direction during the 2019-20 school year, according to its 2020 State of the District published in January.
The Lockwood school district reported a reduction in suspension rates and chronic absenteeism and gains in...




















