King City Rustler

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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King City unveils new Downtown Plaza, Visitor and History Center

4 days ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

KING CITY — Under blue skies and warm sunshine, local officials and residents packed the corner of Broadway Street and Vanderhurst Avenue on Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of King City’s long‑awaited Downtown Plaza and Visitor and History Center. The project, six years in the making, transformed a once‑blighted lot into a vibrant civic heart — aiming to serve as a central gathering place for the community and a key piece of the City’s downtown revitalization efforts.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 4, 2025

4 days ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

LISTENING SESSIONKING CITY — A community listening session to learn about the next steps in King City’s Active Transportation Project is set for Wednesday, June 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hartnell College’s King City Education Center, 117 N. Second St., Community Room, in King City. Hear directly from the project team and see what improvements are on the way to make streets safer and more accessible for everyone, including a paved multi-use path, close sidewalk and ADA curb gaps and roundabouts.
CHAMPION: King City softball captures first-ever CCS crown in program’s history

5 days ago | kingcityrustler.com | Juan Reyes

As the temperatures continued to rise into the mid 90s, King City sophomore pitcher Alizah Carrillo stayed cool as a cucumber for the No. 4 seeded Mustangs en route to an 11-4 win against No. 2 South San Francisco High in the Central Coast Section Division V softball finals at San Jose City College on May 31.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 30, 2025

1 week ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

CLEANUP DAYSOLEDAD — City of Soledad and other organizations have planned a Reuse, Recycle and Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Soledad High School. Soledad residents can dispose of such items as general garbage, electronics, TVs, computers, metal appliances and metal and steel items, including refrigerators and freezers, for free. No furniture or yard waste will be accepted.
Masterson to return as King City police chief

1 week ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

KING CITY — City Manager Steve Adams announced last week that Robert “Bob” Masterson has been appointed as King City’s next chief of police. Masterson will assume the role on June 27, succeeding Chief James Hunt, who will retire on June 26. Masterson is returning to a familiar role, having previously served as the city’s police chief from 2016 to 2020.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 28, 2025

1 week ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

RESURFACING PROJECTKING CITY — King City Tennis Courts are now closed for renovation. Resurfacing of the courts located adjacent to the King City Golf Course began last week and is anticipated to be completed within three weeks. It will include resurfacing of all the courts, and one court will be converted to four new pickleball courts. A separate project to add a pedestrian access ramp to the facility will be added later in association with improvements to the Golf Course.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 23, 2025

2 weeks ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

WATER PROGRAM FAQSALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) and the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) are partnering to improve the collection and storage of regional groundwater data through the Groundwater Monitoring Program (GMP). The GMP includes well registration and monitoring of groundwater elevation, groundwater quality and groundwater extractions.
King City’s supportive housing project moves forward with full funding, legal settlement

2 weeks ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

KING CITY — King City’s plan to convert the former Days Inn property into a permanent supportive housing facility is officially moving forward, after the City secured an additional $16 million in grants to fully fund the project. According to city officials on Thursday, the City is now in escrow to purchase the property using entirely grant funds.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 22, 2025

2 weeks ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

NEW MURALGONZALES — The community is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new mural located at 351 Belden St. in Gonzales on Thursday, May 22, at 4 p.m. The mural was created through a collaboration with the City of Gonzales and its partners at Blue Zones Project and the Singh Family, in addition to Salinas Valley Health. SPRING CONCERTSALINAS — Youth Orchestra Salinas (YOSAL) will present its Spring Concert on Friday, May 23, at 7 p.m. at Sherwood Hall, 940 N.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 21, 2025

2 weeks ago | kingcityrustler.com | Ryan Cronk

TROOP ITEMSKING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be collecting items to be sent to servicemen and women serving overseas on June 3. Those who would like to participate in this ongoing project can drop off items for the troops in King City at the Rustler/Tribune newspaper office (522-B Broadway) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or the King City Library (402 Broadway).