King City shooting update: Suspect vehicle recovered in South Monterey County
KING CITY ā The suspect vehicle involved in the deadly shooting that occurred Sunday in King City has been recovered, announced the Monterey County Sheriffās Office on behalf of the King City Police Department on Wednesday.
The vehicle, a silver 2017 Kia Rio, was located...
Community Foundation for Monterey County offers $1.5M in scholarships this year
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is offering more than $1.5 million in student scholarships for 2026, with applications due next week.
More than 500 local students will be able to pursue their dreams of higher education, thanks to the generosity of...
King City High announces 2024 Homecoming royalty
KING CITY ā King City High School seniors Jocelyn Romero and Sabas Ramirez were announced as Homecoming Queen and King for 2024 during halftime at Friday nightās varsity football game inside War Memorial Stadium.
The royal couple, chosen by popular vote, then had the privilege...
Photo | King City hosts latest āChat with the Chiefā
King City Police Department hosted its latest āChat with the Chiefā series with Police Chief James HuntĀ on Sept. 27 at Bloom Coffee Shop, located at 301 Broadway St. The hour-long event offered an opportunity for the community to discuss any issues with the chief....
King City Mustang girls beat Aztecs, as boys fall to Bruins
KING CITY ā It hasn't been the greatest start for King City High Schoolās softball team, which has lost three games and had rain keeping them from playing others. But last week they were able to get things rolling against their South Monterey County...
Fort Hunter Liggettās Hacienda becomes canvas for local artists
JOLON ā Fort Hunter Liggettās historic Hacienda, nestled in a breathtaking natural setting and designed by the renowned Julia Morgan, attracts visitors year-round.
In April, this architectural gem captivated a small group of California Central Coast artists, who used it and the surrounding stunning landscapes...
Governor unveils California Jobs First Blueprint
CENTRAL COAST ā Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a major statewide economic initiative designed to spur growth, innovation and access to good-paying jobs.
The California Jobs First Economic Blueprint is a first-of-its-kind investment into bottom-up, regional economic planning. Recognizing the unique diversity of regions across...
CIF NorCal Softball | King City cruises past Balboa to reach D-V title game
The school year was officially over earlier this week for King City High students with the exception of one particular group that is still looking to take care of some unfinished business.
The No. 3 seeded Mustangs advanced into the California Interscholastic Federation NorCal Regional...
2024 Year In Review | A Look Back at King City Areaās Top Stories That Shaped the Past Year
As a new year begins, the staff at King City Rustler compiled a few of the top stories that defined the South Monterey County community over the past year. Hereās a brief look at the 2024 Year In Review:
JANUARY 2024
Housing project goes bust
California Attorney...
All-Star football game features senior players
SALINAS ā Senior football players from South Monterey County high schools played in their last game before graduating from their respective schools at last Fridayās 38th Central Coast High School All-Star Football Game at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas.
Coaching the players were Louie Walters of...























