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GONZALES — A Gonzales teen will have his artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol after winning the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 18th...

Stuff the Bus program helps thousands of Monterey County students

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MONTEREY COUNTY — As thousands of Monterey County students prepare to return to school this fall, more than 13,500 are doing so without stable...

Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things for August 2026

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After a fun summer, it’s Back to School and Monterey County Free Libraries is ready to support students academically and with leisure activities. 1. Learn:...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 7, 2026

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Salinas Valley Art Gallery features plein air artist SALINAS — Salinas Valley Art Gallery will showcase the work of Monterey artist Suzanne Elliott during First...

Paint the Valley Purple rallies South Monterey County ahead of annual Relay For Life

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SALINAS VALLEY — Communities across South Monterey County will join together Saturday, Aug. 8, for the inaugural Paint the Valley Purple campaign, a valley-wide...

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Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things for August 2026

August 7, 2026

After a fun summer, it’s Back to School and Monterey County Free Libraries is ready to support students academically and with leisure activities. 1. Learn: To assist students with schoolwork, MCFL subscribes to Brainfuse HelpNow, an online service offering academic support in most subjects. HelpNow offers students assistance through Live...