King City Police arrest woman for aiding and abetting murder suspect
KING CITY — King City Police Department has arrested a local woman for aiding and abetting a known suspect involved in last December’s triple murder.
Over the past year, the department has been investigating the Dec. 26, 2021, shooting that killed King City residents Carlos...
Caltrans to lower speed limit on 101 between San Miguel and King City
KING CITY — Caltrans has announced that it will be reducing the speed limit on a segment of Highway 101 between San Miguel and King City, from the existing posted maximum speed of 70 mph to 65 mph.
“This decision was based on results of...
River Fire containment reaches nearly 50 percent as some evacuations lifted
SALINAS VALLEY — Firefighters battling the River Fire have contained 48% of the lightning-caused blaze south of Salinas, Cal Fire announced Wednesday.
“Firefighters patrolling the fire confirmed that the fire remained within containment lines,” according to Cal Fire’s latest incident report. “The onshore winds from...
Bay Area reacts to Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Bay Area leaders and community organizers reacted swiftly Friday morning to a much-anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision to end constitutional protections for abortion by overturning Roe v. Wade.
"This decision is devastating to women and our country," San Francisco Mayor London Breed said. "The ramifications...
Hayashi Wayland team members join CLA firm
KING CITY — CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced that California-based Hayashi Wayland team members have joined CLA on Nov. 1, increasing CLA’s California team to more than 700 people.
“Helping others achieve greater success personally and professionally...
Hartnell College to offer new bachelor’s degree in respiratory care
SALINAS — Beginning in spring 2025, students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, a significant milestone in Hartnell College’s 103-year history and a first in Monterey County.
This program aims to expand on the college’s successful two-year associate degree program, providing students...
Salinas Valley park projects receive $26M in state grants
SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly $26 million has been awarded for park projects in the Salinas Valley as part of the state’s “Outdoors for All” initiative to enable all Californians to access parks and open space.
California State Parks announced Dec. 8 that a total of...
King City Rustler’s sister papers combine under new nameplate
SALINAS VALLEY — With today’s issue,
the publishers of the Gonzales Tribune, Soledad Bee and Greenfield News are
pleased to announce a unified newspaper under a fresh new brand for the Salinas
Valley region.
The newspapers, which have long shared
news of regional interest, will be published under...
Cal Water’s King City, Salinas districts provide $19K in donations this Thanksgiving
SALINAS VALLEY — To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, California Water Service (Cal Water) partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations in King City and Salinas on Nov. 9 for the utility’s annual Operation Gobble distribution.
Cal Water donated $10,500 and...
Loaves, Fishes & Computers receives $20K grant to expand digital education
SAN LUCAS — Loaves, Fishes & Computers (LFC) has received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for its digital literacy initiatives and refurbished computer program.
The grant is part of the broadband connectivity provider’s six-year, $8 million commitment to promote digital education and broadband technology...
