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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s tourism industry reached a major milestone in 2025, with travel spending climbing to $3.3 billion — a 4.1% increase...

Window on the World Column | Modern Traveler Tales

Opinion

Never let it be said that I travel light. I always aspire to travel lighter, but thus far it has never happened. “Oh, you’re...

Fourth suspect indicted in 2024 South Monterey County killings

Crime Reports

SALINAS VALLEY — A Monterey County grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old Greenfield man in connection with six murders and other crimes tied to...

Gonzales police promote bicycle safety awareness

Crime Reports

GONZALES — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Gonzales Police Department is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe. From children...

Monterey County Office of Education breaks ground on professional development center

Local News

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education broke ground April 28 on a new Professional Development Conference Center at its Blanco Circle campus...

OPINION

Window on the World Column | Modern Traveler Tales

May 22, 2026

Never let it be said that I travel light. I always aspire to travel lighter, but thus far it has never happened. “Oh, you’re checking a bag?” people ask me, as if that is a ridiculous concept for such a short visit, wherever I’m going. But yes, I know...