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April 10, 2026

Gonzales’ Orange and Black 5K returns on Fourth of July

GONZALES — A return to normalcy in California means the return of the Orange and Black 5K on the Fourth of July in Gonzales. The Gonzales Rx Pharmacy Seventh Annual Orange and Black 5K will kick off the July 4 activities at Central Park in...

Baseball | Salinas Valley season off and running

SALINAS VALLEY — As the first official day of spring approaches, the high school baseball season is off to a fast start for the four South Monterey County teams. King City Mustangs King City High’s varsity baseball team currently sits with a record of 4-2-1. Other...

Football Preview | Everett Alvarez vs. Soledad, Sept. 2

SOLEDAD — Get ready for some Thursday night football as Everett Alvarez comes to Soledad after being shut down for 10 days due to Covid-19. Everett Alvarez Eagles will finally get to play against another opponent after their scrimmage and first game of the season...

Gonzales Spartans blank Anzar Hawks

Spartan pitcher Gonzalo Villagomez allowed only one hit and struckout five in a 3-0 shutout win for Gonzales over the visiting Anzar Hawks of San Juan Bautista.

Cross Country | King City, Gonzales runners compete in State finals

SALINAS VALLEY — Two high school runners from King City and Gonzales represented South Monterey County at the 2022 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Cross Country Championships on Saturday. Out of 201 runners in Division IV, King City High senior Israel Limosnero placed 46th with...

Local boxers fight in Sacramento

A pair of San Ardo Boxing Club member came home with split decisions after boxing matches in Sacramento on Saturday.

Baseball | NMC breaks Greenfield’s winning streak

Baseball
SALINAS VALLEY — Greenfield High had its unbeaten streak snapped as the opened Mission Division play with losses to North Monterey County. Last Wednesday in Castroville, Fabian Gonzales took the 6-3 loss on the mound as he allowed seven hits and six runs, while striking...

Earthquakes, Chevron unveil new futsal court in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — The San Jose Earthquakes and Chevron unveiled a new futsal court for the Central Coast community and hosted a free youth soccer clinic last Tuesday afternoon at Patriot Park in Greenfield. In addition, Chevron announced a $5,000 donation to the Greenfield Recreation Center...

Baseball | Greenfield remains undefeated after beating Gonzales in series

Baseball
SALINAS VALLEY — Greenfield Bruins are 7-0 at the end of their non-league schedule in baseball. The Bruins had two games this past week, defeating the Gonzales Spartans 15-2 on the road and finishing the series with a 10-0 shutout at home. In the first game...

Basketball | King City girls stumble to Watsonville, head to tourney with Soledad this week

SALINAS VALLEY — King City High varsity girls’ basketball team lost 60-27 at home to the Watsonville Wildcatz on Nov. 26. Watsonville held a 28-16 halftime lead then pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring King City 16-6. Kendyl Burpo led the Lady Mustangs with eight...

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KFC scholarship winners

KFC employee, aspiring pilot from Greenfield surprised with $20K

GREENFIELD — A routine afternoon shift turned into a life-changing moment for one local student when Rodrigo Velasquez, a King City KFC employee and...