King City Rustler

01/16/2026

01/16/2026

Pacific Valley Bank has announced that Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of the Taylor Farms operating companies, has acquired a 16.3% ownership stake in the bank.

Pacific Valley Bank has announced that Taylor Fresh Foods has acquired a 16.3% ownership stake in the bank.

01/16/2026

Window on the World Column | The Staples of Life

“Do you have to put those in?” I enquired of the medical expert, when he was trying to explain the procedure to me. “Yes, they are the best!” he replied. “Surely there is a less tortuous way to achieve the same end?” I continued, only slightly joking. “Nope.” He refused to see my poi...

01/16/2026

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 16, 2026: Wreath Recycling Event, Resource Fair, DEERP Launches

WREATH RECYCLING EVENT KING CITY — There will be a recycling event for wreaths that were placed on veteran graves in December at King City Cemetery. Volunteers can bring hand clippers and meet at the cemetery, 1010 Broadway, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17; enter the cemetery at the back gate. Far...

01/16/2026

Bradley Union School District has been recognized as one of the “10 Most Admired School Districts” by The Education Magazine.

01/16/2026

The grants will support a wide range of creative projects across Monterey County, including visual arts training, museum exhibitions, community classes for all ages, music and dance instruction, and local theater performances.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the awardees of its Fall 2025 Community Arts Grants, allocating $130,000 to 25 local organizations to bolster access to arts and culture across all five supervisorial districts. The grants, providing up to $7,500 each, are ...

01/16/2026

Last Wednesday the King City High varsity boys’ wrestling team got off to a great start, picking up dual victories over Soledad (48-36) and North Salinas (48-30).

SALINAS VALLEY — Last Wednesday the King City High varsity boys’ wrestling team got off to a great start, picking up dual victories over Soledad (48-36) and North Salinas (48-30). Angel Becerra, Deandre Esparza, Armando Villasenor, Nate Vargas and Jden Hernandez all picked up a pair of wins for ...

01/16/2026

Letter to the Editor | Standing up for Democracy, One Year Into Presidency

To the Editor: Please join your neighbors to observe the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s presidency. Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m., those outraged by the harm and chaos inflicted on the country and the world in just one year will assemble peacefully at the King City Welcome sign. We wi...

01/15/2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Caltrans has opened the portion of Highway 1 closed by Regent’s Slide, months earlier than the estimated reopening date of March 30.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Caltrans has opened the portion of Highway 1 closed by Regent’s Slide.

01/14/2026

“Calendar Girls,” the Stage Hands’ newest production, continues with performances this Friday and Saturday evenings in King City.

Stage Hands’ "Calendar Girls" play follows six women rebelling against convention by creating a daring fundraiser.

01/14/2026

In girls' basketball, King City split their games last week in the Cypress Division, downing Pajaro Valley, 60-16, and losing 37-34 to the North Salinas Vikings.

SALINAS VALLEY — Gonzales began the Cypress Division with a 45-44 loss at Soledad but rebounded with a 52-50 home win against the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs. Fernando De Leon led the Spartans in scoring with 15 points, Edgar Mendoza joined De Leon in double figures with 11 points and Noah Rodr...