King City Rustler

06/19/2026

Families, caregivers and community members will have an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during a free educational workshop hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and the Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center on Tuesday, June 23.

KING CITY — Families, caregivers and community members will have an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during a free educational workshop hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and the Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center on Tuesday, June 23. The workshop is scheduled...

06/19/2026

Guest Column | California’s Latino Students Shouldn’t Pay for the Failures of the Past

Latino students are California’s present and future, now making up the majority of our public classrooms. Recognizing this reality, our state has invested in programs like bilingual education and English learner support — serving nearly 1 in 5 California students who require English language ass...

06/19/2026

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 19, 2026

⚽︎Rodeo, Monterey Bay FC partner for ‘Boots on the Pitch’
👥Lopez hosts community listening session in Gonzales
🎖️Nominations open for Third District Veteran of the Year

Rodeo, Monterey Bay FC partner for ‘Boots on the Pitch’ SEASIDE — California Rodeo Salinas and Monterey Bay FC have partnered to present “Boots on the Pitch,” a rodeo-themed soccer event Saturday, June 20, at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside. The event will coincide with Monterey Bay FC’s ma...

06/18/2026

Families received hands-on safety checks during a Car Seat Check Event hosted by the Monterey County Health Department and Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City.

Families received hands-on safety checks May 31 during a Car Seat Check Event at Mee Memorial in King City.

06/18/2026

Guest Column | A Year of Progress During King City Beautification Week 2026

By Karen Jernigan, chairperson of the 34th annual Beautification Week, scheduled for June 20-28 in King City

King City Beautification Week is a good time to reflect on what has happened in the past year as it relates to the town's appearance.

06/18/2026

Monterey County Superior Court announced that attorney Elizabeth Leitzinger has been appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Julie R. Culver.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court announced that attorney Elizabeth Leitzinger has been appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Julie R. Culver. Gov. Gavin Newsom made the appointment June 2. “I am honored and humbled by the opportunit...

06/17/2026

🚨 NEW INCIDENT 🚨

Firefighters are on scene of a vegetation fire in the community of Lockwood in South Monterey County.

Crews quickly stopped the forward progress of the fire, and it is currently holding at approximately 2 acres. Firefighters will remain on scene working to strengthen containment lines and mop up hot spots.

Please use caution in the area and give emergency personnel plenty of room to work.

06/17/2026

Salinas Valley Fair is recognizing the retirement of longtime employee Rick Grogan after more than 42 years of service to the fairgrounds and the community.

Salinas Valley Fair is recognizing the retirement of longtime employee Rick Grogan after more than 42 years of service.

06/17/2026

Sen. John Laird has selected the Salinas Regional Sports Authority as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 17, recognizing the organization’s longstanding work expanding access to youth sports, recreation and wellness opportunities across the Salinas Valley.

Sen. John Laird has selected the Salinas Regional Sports Authority as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 17.

06/17/2026

Monterey County has launched a new 911 Nurse Navigation program designed to help residents with less critical medical needs access appropriate care while preserving emergency resources for life-threatening situations.

Monterey County has launched a new 911 Nurse Navigation program designed to help residents with less critical medical needs access care.