California Rodeo Debuts 2022 Commemorative Poster; The Poster Honors Fan-Favorite Freestyle Bullfighter Ross Hill

SALINAS, CA, November 19, 2021 – Fred Hooker became the President of the California Rodeo Salinas and debuted the 2022 commemorative poster last night at the Rodeo’s annual stockholder dinner. The colorful poster honors late Freestyle Bullfighter Ross Hill who was a fan-favorite known as the ‘Alabama Slamma.’ Hill competed in the freestyle bullfights in Salinas for many years, winning the championship in 2007, 2008 and 2018. Over the years he made numerous friends and fans across the Salinas Valley who were saddened to hear the news that 38-year-old Hill had passed away in an accident in March of 2021. “It warms my heart for the California Rodeo to be able to honor Ross in this way. He meant a lot to our committee and community,” says new Rodeo President Fred Hooker. The California Rodeo Salinas has donated to Hill’s foundation established by his family to carry out his wish to help children reach their full potential as a small token of appreciation and to further the cause. More information can be found at www.RossHillBullfighter.com. The poster was created from a photograph taken by Phil Doyle and designed by Tracy Hopper of Hopperopolis. Posters will be sold for $20 this weekend, November 20th and 21st, at Flair on the Farm at the Salinas Sports Complex in the Rodeo’s souvenir booth (Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3pm) as well as in the California Rodeo Office at 1034 N. Main Street in Salinas Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm (closed Fridays from 11:45am-1:15pm) and on www.CARODEO.com. ‘Like’ the California Rodeo on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CARodeoSalinas or follow the Rodeo on Instagram (@carodeosalinas) and twitter (@CaliforniaRodeo) for daily updates, photos and more. About California Rodeo Salinas The California Rodeo Salinas will take place July 21st-24th, 2022. The California Rodeo Association is a not-for-profit organization that strives to preserve and promote the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the West. We support the community and other non-profit organizations through the staging of the annual California Rodeo Salinas and other year-round operations of the Salinas Sports Complex. Through donation of our facility, vending and fundraising opportunities during Rodeo and other events, the California Rodeo Association returns over $500,000 annually to local non-profits. For more information about the California Rodeo Salinas, log on to www.CARodeo.com or call the California Rodeo Office at 831-775.3100. ‘Like’ the California Rodeo on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CARodeoSalinas or follow us on twitter @CaliforniaRodeo for updates, photos and more.

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Monterey County DA Releases Preliminary Information Concerning an Officer Involved Shooting Incident that Occurred Outside of Soledad on December 16

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King City City Council Announces Selection of José Arreola as New City Manager

January 7, 2025-Following an extensive recruitment process, José Arreola has been selected by the King City City Council to be its next City Manager. Arreola will replace Steve Adams, who is retiring after serving in the position for the past 10 years. Arreola was selected from 31 applicants and 8 finalists for the position. The King City City Council will formally consider the proposed city manager contract at its meeting on Tuesday night, January 13. Arreola's first day on the job is scheduled to be February 23. José Arreola has a distinguished career of serving the community with a particular commitment to youth. He has worked for the City of Salinas for 12 years as their Community Safety Program Manager, Community Safety Administrator and Assistant to the City Manager. Among other responsibilities, Arreola has led several programs to eliminate gang violence which aligns well with the City of King’s efforts and priorities. Prior to that, Arreola worked as an Educa...

King City CHP is searching for person of interest who fled the scene of a fatal crash in Greenfield

On Monday, September 16 at approximately 3:50 pm, a fatal traffic collision occurred on Metz Road south of Elm Avenue in Greenfield. The driver who caused the collision fled on foot and is currently outstanding. The California Highway Patrol King City Area is currently seeking the whereabouts of 31-year-old Agustin Santana-Moncada of King City who has been identified as a person of interest in the case. The King City Area is requesting assistance from the public in locating Santana-Moncada. Anyone with information is asked to contact the King City Area office at (831) 385-3216.

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