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December 15, 2025

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New California laws take effect in 2025

CALIFORNIA — California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process, during...

Rural community and business leaders raise $84,750 for Monterey County nonprofits

MONTEREY COUNTY — Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) presented $84,750 to five Monterey County nonprofits at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting...

Guest Op-Ed | A Senator for all Californians

During the course of my Senate campaign, I did my best to visit communities throughout this big, beautiful state and get to know the...

California Highway Patrol gives ā€˜thanks’ for safe driving, seat belt use...

CALIFORNIA — As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on...
California Agriculture

From Gold Rush to global leader: New book explores California’s agricultural...

CALIFORNIA — Arcadia Publishing has announced the publication of ā€œCalifornia Agriculture,ā€ a new history of the state’s agriculture industry by author Patti DesMarais. The 128-page...

Stay up to date on vaccines for fewer sick days heading...

CALIFORNIA — California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones...

Guest Column | Wishcycling: What It Is and How to Avoid...

Waste sorting is not a new topic in California. With the state setting new sustainability ambitions to divert more materials from landfills and combat...

Central Coast elected officials champion new retail theft laws

CENTRAL COAST — In downtown Salinas on Aug. 19 — joined by several dozen Central Coast elected officials, law enforcement leaders, business owners and...
Monterey County crops

Dangerous herbicide used on California crops banned

SALINAS VALLEY — A dangerous herbicide banned immediately by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been sprayed on crops in many California counties and...
Internet broadband

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership mobilizes to ensure fair distribution of $1.8B...

MONTEREY COUNTY — In the midst of a 30-day challenge period that is critically important to the allocation of federal broadband funds to close...

Local News

Greenfield Police Department

Hit-and-run driver arrested after striking two Greenfield students walking to school

GREENFIELD — A 22-year-old Greenfield man was arrested this week after police say he struck two elementary-aged students with his vehicle and left the...