United Way Monterey County seeks nominations for 50th Live United Awards
MONTEREY COUNTY — United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is accepting nominations for the 50th Annual Live United Awards, a landmark celebration honoring the volunteers whose generosity, compassion and dedication strengthen the community.
Awards recognize individuals who made an outstanding impact across Monterey County during the...
Taylor Farms takes 16.3% stake in Pacific Valley Bank
SALINAS VALLEY — Pacific Valley Bank has announced that Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of the Taylor Farms operating companies, has acquired a 16.3% ownership stake in the bank.
The investment represents a significant minority position by a locally based, family-owned company with long-standing operations...
Bradley Union School District named one of the ‘10 Most Admired’ in nation
BRADLEY — Bradley Union School District (BUSD), a historic educational cornerstone established in 1886, has been recognized as one of the “10 Most Admired School Districts” by The Education Magazine.
According to Superintendent and Principal Josh Van Norman, this distinction highlights the district’s “extraordinary transformation...
Gov. Newsom announces early reopening of Highway 1 in Big Sur, months ahead of schedule
BIG SUR — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Caltrans has opened the portion of Highway 1 closed by Regent’s Slide, months earlier than the estimated reopening date of March 30.
The reopening restores full travel access along the iconic Big Sur coast and revives...
Theater Review | Stage Hands deliver humor and heart in latest play, ‘Calendar Girls’
Prepare yourselves for art! That’s the nearly naked — pardon me! — nearly nude truth about “Calendar Girls,” the Stage Hands’ newest production. Masters of the dinner show format, they’ve again hit it out of the park.
The play begins with a meeting of the...
King City selects Arreola as new city manager
KING CITY — King City Council has selected Jose Arreola as the city’s next city manager following an extensive recruitment process.
Arreola, who was chosen from 31 applicants and eight finalists, will succeed Steve Adams upon his retirement after 10 years in the role. The...
Tri-County Arts Councils host town hall to help shape California’s creative economy future
CENTRAL COAST — Together with Santa Barbara-based facilitator Hannah Jacobson Blumenfeld, San Benito County Arts Council, Arts Council Santa Cruz County and Arts Council for Monterey County are key regional partners for the California Arts Council’s Creative Economies in Action: 2025 Statewide Engagement Tour.
This...
Monterey County Superior Court prepares to launch new eCourt system
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court will be transitioning to a new case management system, eCourt, effective Jan. 20.
To ensure a smooth conversion process, residents are asked to observe the following deadlines and filing requirements:
Effective Jan. 5, electronic filings will no longer be...
2025 Year In Review | A Look Back at King City’s Top Stories That Shaped the Past Year
From major community milestones and public safety moments to student achievements, arts, agriculture and housing progress, 2025 was a year of significant change and resilience in South Monterey County.
The following stories were selected by Rustler staff as the top news of the year, highlighting...
New California laws take effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA — Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced key laws taking effect in 2026 that reflect California’s continued focus on public safety, affordability, transparency and accountability.
The new laws, which started Jan. 1, lower prescription drug costs, increase oversight of large corporations, strengthen consumer and worker protections...
