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Since 1901, the King City Rustler has been a key source of news for King City, California, located in the southern part of Monterey County.

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Decades of improvements recognized as King City community looks ahead during Beautification Week 2025

4 days ago | kingcityrustler.com | Sean Roney

KING CITY — King City’s 2025 Beautification Week, running June 20-29, kicked off last Wednesday with a barbecue luncheon at San Lorenzo Park. This year marks the 33rd year for the week, which encourages those who live or work within King City to do at least one thing to improve the appearance of the town.
Tri-county officials unite on immigration stance

4 days ago | kingcityrustler.com | Todd Guild

CENTRAL COAST — A multitude of elected officials, workers and law enforcement personnel from Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties gathered at the Government Center in Salinas last Wednesday to send a message to the immigrant community and the federal government. “Today we stand together, locally, statewide and nationally to reaffirm that our immigrant families and workers are not alone,” said Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 20, 2025

1 week ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

DUI/DL CHECKPOINTGREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license (DL) checkpoint on Friday, June 20, from 6 to 10 p.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. DUI/DL checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, with the primary purpose to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
King City High graduate receives countywide arts scholarship

1 week ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

KING CITY — King City High School senior Daniel Tapia has been named one of six recipients of the 2025 College Arts Scholarship awarded by the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC). Tapia, who graduated June 7, plans to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this fall to pursue a degree in architecture. He said the scholarship will allow him to fully commit to his studies without the added stress of financial barriers. “I’m honored to be a recipient of the College Arts Scholarship,” Tapia said.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 18, 2025

1 week ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

IMMIGRANT SUPPORTSALINAS — Elected officials, labor unions, education leaders, health officials, businesses and community based organizations from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties will hold a joint press conference Wednesday, June 18, at 11:30 a.m. in support of immigrants in Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura County and across California.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 13, 2025

2 weeks ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

BEAUTIFICATION BBQKING CITY — The public is invited to the annual Beautification Week Hamburger BBQ at San Lorenzo Park on Wednesday, June 18, hosted by the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and King City Rotary Club. The event is free thanks to the sponsorship of WM, and will start at noon at the DeAnza building. Beautification Awards will be presented and guest speakers will talk about beautification efforts in the last year.
King City High’s Class of 2025 celebrates graduation

2 weeks ago | kingcityrustler.com | Sean Roney

KING CITY — More than 200 seniors celebrated the end of their academic journey at King City High School last Saturday, before a packed audience at War Memorial Stadium. The June 7 graduation ceremony opened with a presentation of the flags by the KCHS Military Science color guard, along with a string performance of the national anthem by Stephanie Barron-Alcala. Principal Michael Gray reflected on the time he spent with the class since their journey began in 2021.
Softball | King City’s magical playoff run ends in NorCal finals

2 weeks ago | kingcityrustler.com | Juan Reyes

KING CITY — King City High graduate Raylie Moore and her fellow softball teammates set one goal prior to the start of the 2025 spring season: Qualify for a spot in the Central Coast Section playoffs. One month and a Division V championship later, the Mustangs found themselves as the No. 3 seed in one of just five California Interscholastic Federation NorCal Regional D-V title games.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 11, 2025

2 weeks ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

FAIR HOUSING SERVICESKING CITY — ECHO Housing will resume monthly office hours at City Hall in King City beginning Wednesday, June 11. They are available for free private counseling and mediation services for individuals in need of assistance with tenant rights issues. Office hours occur every second Wednesday of the month from 1 to 4:30 p.m. City Hall is located at 212 S. Vanderhurst Ave. For more information, call Fernando Galindo at 831-566-0824 or email .
CIF NorCal softball | King City cruises past Balboa to reach D-V title game

3 weeks ago | kingcityrustler.com | Juan Reyes

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 Division V championship game following a decisive 14-4 victory in five innings over No. 7 Balboa in the semifinals on Thursday afternoon.