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March 7, 2026

1 injured in shooting near high school

A drive-by shooting injured a 23-year-old King City man Monday morning in the area of San Antonio Drive and Amherst Drive, briefly placing nearby King City High School on lockdown.

Pinnacles closed as shutdown continues

Pinnacles National Park, east of Soledad, is now closed to all visitors without confirmed campground reservations, officials announced last week.

2 dead, 2 injured in latest shootings

A spike in violent crimes this month has left two residents dead and two others injured from four shootings reported in King City and Greenfield, and now local investigators are asking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for the gun violence.

Gifts of joy

Local oil company Aera Energy made the holidays brighter for three San Ardo families, including 17 children ranging in ages from 2 to 15 who each received clothing as well as a toy.

FFA members show appreciation with staff luncheon

The King City High School Chapter of FFA celebrated National FFA week by painting the town blue and gold and holding activities during lunchtime.

Wildland fires burn dozens of acres near King City

More than 70 firefighters helped battle a 25-acre vegetation fire Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Highway 198 and Pine Valley Road, east of King City.

Heritage hog sells for $119K

This year’s Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Animal, a 255-pound hog raised by Alexandria Burgess of Hilltown 4-H Club, was sold for $470 per pound, bringing in roughly $119,850 for the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation during last Saturday’s Junior Livestock Auction at the fairgrounds in King City.

Chamber Awards Dinner set for Saturday to honor King City’s best

A few of the city’s finest community members will be honored Saturday evening during the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Annual Awards Dinner.

Salvation Army, Redwood Glen partner for youth camp

South County youth have the chance to attend camp at Redwood Glen Camp in Scotts Valley during the final week of July.

Summer reading program returns

The Summer Reading Program is underway at Monterey County Free Libraries with the theme ā€œReading Takes You Everywhere.ā€
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