King City Rustler

09/21/2026

A stolen vehicle pursuit that began in King City and continued through South Monterey County ended with the arrest of a 54-year-old driver on Sept. 19, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.

KING CITY — A stolen vehicle pursuit that began in King City and continued through South Monterey County ended with the arrest of a 54-year-old driver on Sept. 19, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. At about 5:21 p.m., sheriff’s deputies were alerted to a white Volkswagen hatch...

09/21/2026

Monterey County Government Center at 168 W. Alisal St. in downtown Salinas will reopen for normal business operations Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8 a.m., the County Administrative Office announced.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Government Center at 168 W. Alisal St. in downtown Salinas will reopen for normal business operations Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8 a.m., the County Administrative Office announced. The reopening follows several weeks of closure related to an extensive sewer line malfun...

09/21/2026

Blood donations can be especially critical during emergencies, when the need for transfusions can increase, according to Vitalant, which is urging eligible donors to give blood during National Preparedness Month in September.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Blood donations can be especially critical during emergencies, when the need for transfusions can increase, according to Vitalant, which is urging eligible donors to give blood during National Preparedness Month in September. “Every day, patients need lifesaving blood transfusi...

09/20/2026

09/19/2026

The King City Aquatic Center Fence Renovation Project began Tuesday, with work focused on replacing and improving the facility’s perimeter fencing.

KING CITY — The King City Aquatic Center Fence Renovation Project began Tuesday, with work focused on replacing and improving the facility’s perimeter fencing. King City Council approved the project in April and awarded the contract to Big Wakoo Fencing of Atascadero. The project is funded throu...

09/18/2026

Monterey County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider an agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and Flock Safety on Tuesday, following a delay that officials said was needed to address questions about the technology and contract.

Monterey County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider an agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and Flock Safety on Tuesday.

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

The Chalone Peaks Middle School cross country program stormed back into action last weekend at the Morro Bay Invitational, marking an explosive start to the King City team’s second official year.

Chalone Peaks Middle School cross country program stormed back into action last weekend at the Morro Bay Invitational.

09/18/2026

Window on the World Column | A Storage Called Carrie

It’s the strangest thing when you are planning a big move — like across the world, not around the corner. You begin to imagine your new life in your new house in your old town in your old country and sometimes your brain can take you to some interesting places in its eagerness to make […]

09/18/2026

North Monterey County Fire District is responding to a fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant after crews were dispatched to the facility shortly after 6:15 a.m. on Friday.

North Monterey County Fire District is responding to a fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant on Friday morning.