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March 9, 2026

Guest Column | Grateful for All the Memories

This sports edition is my last as a writer for New SV Media. Throughout the past 30 years I have been fortunate to have the best seat in the house for hundreds of high school and youth sporting events. While I will miss creating...

Schools begin baseball, softball seasons

The beginning of March means baseball and softball teams at local high schools are finishing up non-league games and getting ready to start the league seasons.

Cross Country | Spartans medal at Westmoor

King City and Gonzales high schools cross country teams stayed busy last weekend with invitational meets at Stanford (Palo Alto) and at Westmoor (Daly City).

CTF inmates donate funds to youth programs

SOLEDAD — Correctional Training Facility in Soledad recently presented a check for $16,381.50 to two local youth organizations: the South County Warriors and the Gonzales Youth Football and Cheer. These programs serve more than 150 boys and girls and are dedicated to teaching the fundamentals...

PHOTOS: Quakes stun Chivas in Leagues Cup opener

The San Jose Earthquakes earned an impressive win over Club Deportivo Guadalajara—nicknamed ā€œChivasā€ā€”that went the full distance at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday night. Following a 1-1 draw in regulation, the Quakes outlasted the Chivas, 4-3, via penalty shootout in front of a tournament-record 50,675 fans...

Hartnell College to honor 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees

Hartnell College
SALINAS — Hartnell College has announced the inductees for its 11th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame, celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding athletes, faculty, staff, volunteers, supporters and teams who have left an indelible mark on the college’s athletic legacy. Honorees will be inducted...

Football | South Monterey County teams start strong

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County high schools hit the gridiron last Thursday, Friday and Saturday to mark the beginning of the football season. Greenfield, Gonzales and King City came out winners, while Soledad fell at home in the pre-season opener. GREENFIELD In Friday’s game against the...

Canchola and Johnson earn spots on All-League team

Senior players Celeste Canchola of Soledad High and Lauren Johnson of King City High were chosen to the Mission Trail Athletic League first-team at a meeting of league coaches.

Central Coast High School All-Star Football Game kicks off Saturday

SALINAS VALLEY — Featuring nearly two dozen players from South Monterey County, the 37th annual Central Coast High School All-Star Football Game kicks off this Saturday at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas. Local high schools from Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties had their respected...

Boys’ Basketball | Gonzales upsets King City in hoops

Basketball
KING CITY — After 15 straight league losses, the Gonzales Spartans varsity boys’ basketball team beat their longtime rival, the King City Mustangs, last Thursday for their first league win of the season. Coming into the week, the Mustangs were on a roll winning four...

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 4, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 102:07 p.m. Bench Warrant on San Antonio Dr.6:00 p.m. Vandalism on N. Vanderhurst Av.8:35...