Fun fact: Marilyn Monroe was crowned the inaugural Castroville Artichoke Queen in 1948. You can learn more HERE. TOP STORIES FROM KSBW: ...

Ocean Mist Farms will launch the next phase of their Roastables line at the SEPC Show with four new items with distinct flavor profiles.

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.. THE ARTICHOKE FESTIVAL WILL BE COMING TO SALINAS THIS YEAR. THE EVENT STARTED IN CASTROVILLE DECADES AGO -- BUT RECENTLY IT'S BEEN HELD AT THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.