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SALINAS VALLEY — Voters in South Monterey County have shaped the future of both local schools and city infrastructure in the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, with mixed results across the measures. All school district bond measures are currently passing, set to fund essential facility...

KING CITY — Ray Marmolejo of King City successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy, and has been assigned to duty at the CHP’s Redwood City Area office. Officer Marmolejo graduated from King City High School in 2015. Prior to attending...

CLEANUP DAY GREENFIELD — A Greenfield Reuse, Recycle and Cleanup Day is planned for Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until boxes are full, at the Greenfield Corporation Yard, 920 Walnut Ave. The event is only open to local residents, who...

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. Here’s a brief look at the 2024 Year In Review: JANUARY 2024 Housing project goes bust California Attorney...

CALIFORNIA — New state laws that affect the workplace, firearms, rental security deposits and more in California begin this month. SECURITY DEPOSIT CAP (AB 12) On July 1, a law took effect that prohibits landlords from charging more than one month rent for security deposits. Assembly member...

KING CITY — King City Police Department has planned a DUI checkpoint on Friday, March 14, from 6 to 11 p.m. at an undisclosed location within King City. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. Their primary purpose...

SALINAS — Have you ever dreamed of singing the National Anthem at a premier rodeo event? The California Rodeo Salinas is offering aspiring singers the chance to showcase their talent at the largest rodeo in California. The Rodeo is looking for singers to perform the...

KING CITY — The 32nd annual King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and King City Rotary Club joint meeting to promote Beautification Week is planned for Wednesday, June 12, at noon. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the luncheon at San Lorenzo Park’s...

SUMMER READING MONTEREY COUNTY — In June and July, all branches of Monterey County Free Libraries will host exciting and entertaining performers and invite patrons to sign up for the Summer Reading Club for reading challenges. Summer is a great time for all, especially children,...

MONTHLY LUNCHEON KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. Guest speaker will be Denice Gary-Pandol, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate,...