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November 20, 2025

Soccer | South Monterey County teams get back on the pitch

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SALINAS VALLEY — Soccer teams from South Monterey County high schools are back on the pitch after time off to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s. With the non-league schedule winding down, the boys and girls teams are ready for Pacific Coast Athletic League divisional play. BOYS’...

Local wrestlers take home medals

Gonzales High School and Soledad High School each had a wrestler place sixth to medal in at the Central Coast Section Girls Championship that took place on Friday and Saturday at Overfelt High School in San Jose.

Titans lead Gonzales flag football

The Titans’ 9- to 11-year-olds flag football team improved to 2-0 after the second week of play with a 50-16 win over the Texans.

Cross Country | New Center Meets begin

Cross country dual meets have been eliminated this season as the newly formed Pacific Coast Athletic League has opted to run Center Meets with the new divisions competed in various venues.

Aztecs come up short

A balanced offensive attack by Seaside High wore down the host Soledad Aztecs in the season opener for both football teams.

Track and Field | 80th King City Invitational set for this Saturday

KING CITY — The 80th Annual King City Invitational Track and Field Meet will take place this Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. The April 5 invitational will be hosted by the King City High School track and field team. Divisions include varsity boys and girls...

Wrestling | Gonzales Spartans stay busy with back-to-back tournaments

GONZALES — Wrestling season for the Gonzales Spartans is in full affect, as they continue to stay busy entering in two tournaments in back-to-back weekends. The first tournament was the Ed Ferrell Classic at Harbor High School in Santa Cruz. Many Gonzales wrestlers just missed...

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca shines after improvement projects

SALINAS — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca celebrated the completion of the most extensive capital improvement project in more than two decades after a $20 million and eight-month renovation and beautification project concluded. Elected officials, county staff, invited business leaders and WeatherTech Raceway staff participated July...

Softball | Soledad looks to claim first league title as King City blanks Alisal

SALINAS VALLEY — With the weather finally clearing up, the high school softball teams in South Monterey County were able to make up some postponed games. Soledad Aztecs Don't look now, but the Soledad Aztec girls are 3-0 in the Cypress Division and have a chance...

Game of the Week | King City vs. Gonzales, Sept. 17

GONZALES — For the first time since Oct. 5, 2019, the King City Mustangs will play the Gonzales Spartans. The longest football rivalry in Monterey County will resume as King City will travel to Gonzales. Coming into this game on Friday, these two teams' seasons...

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Braga Fresh to close Salinas facility, cutting 260 Jobs

SOLEDAD — Braga Fresh, the Soledad-based grower-shipper known for its fresh vegetables and packaged salads, plans to close its Salinas processing plant, resulting in...