King City Rustler

12/24/2025

The 26th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade celebrated the holiday season while bringing joy and peace to downtown King City in December.

12/24/2025

Funny Papers Again Column | Like Charlie’s Ebenezer, We All Have a Christmas Past, Present and Future

It is once again Christmas Eve and if I were to think about it, I might possibly recall last Christmas Eve. But right off the top of my head nothing special about the day, nor the day after, comes to mind. It has been many years since I have experienced a Christmas like those portrayed […]

12/23/2025

The spirit of the season filled the campus of San Ardo Elementary School in December as every student received a holiday gift and a traditional meal kit during a special distribution event.

The spirit of the season filled the campus of San Ardo School in December as every student received a holiday gift and a meal kit.

12/23/2025

One of the best seasons on record for the King City High School football program ended Dec. 17 with an awards night and banquet at the school cafeteria.

KING CITY — One of the best seasons on record for the King City High School football program ended Dec. 17 with an awards night and banquet at the school cafeteria. Players from the junior varsity and varsity teams joined their families and coaches for a Swiss sausage dinner, along with desserts a...

12/23/2025

Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF), an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC), awarded $27,500 to six nonprofit organizations in November, topping $307,000 in cumulative grants to support programs serving South Monterey County.

Southern Monterey County Foundation, an affiliate fund of the CFMC, awarded $27,500 to six nonprofit organizations in November.

12/23/2025

Worthy to Print Column | Merry Christmas!

I don’t get to say that very often; OK, maybe once a year. However, this year I get to say it more than most people. There’s a reason for that — this time of year I want to make sure there isn’t coal in my stocking. As I sit down watching the little curser dance […]

12/23/2025

The King City High School cross country team hosted its annual awards night and banquet Dec. 4 at the high school cafeteria.

KING CITY — The King City High School cross country team hosted its annual awards night and banquet Dec. 4 at the high school cafeteria. Presented with awards in the varsity boys division were: Boys Runner of the Year and third-year runner Ivan Diaz; Coaches Award and third-year runner Edgar Marti...

12/23/2025

As the holiday season gets underway, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining Utilities United Against Scams to help customers recognize potential scams and to “Slow Down, Verify and Stop the Scam.”

CENTRAL COAST — As the holiday season gets underway, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining Utilities United Against Scams to help customers recognize potential scams and to “Slow Down, Verify and Stop the Scam.” During a time when many Californians are occupied with preparations f...

12/18/2025

Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority General Manager and Chief Administrative Officer R. Patrick Mathews will retire this week after more than four decades in local government, the agency announced.

Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority General Manager R. Patrick Mathews retires after more than four decades in local government.

12/18/2025

More than 75 food leaders, farmers, advocates and policymakers from across California gathered in November for Growing the Future Together, the first in-person statewide convening of the California Food Policy Council since the pandemic.

More than 75 food leaders, farmers, advocates and policymakers from across California gathered in November for Growing the Future Together.

12/18/2025

Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) Board of Directors presented the Distinguished Trustee Award to Tonya Antle during the annual Celebration of Philanthropy.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) Board of Directors presented the Distinguished Trustee Award to Tonya Antle during the annual Celebration of Philanthropy on Oct. 1 at The Club at Pasadera. Antle was recognized for the passion and commitment she brings to everythi...