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November 17, 2025

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CalKIDS

Monterey County families can now claim their share of $37M in...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for Monterey County students and families to...
News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 26, 2025

ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS SOLEDAD — Several community events are scheduled in Soledad over the upcoming weekend, focusing on recycling, donations and environmental efforts. The Goodwill donation...
Bracero Isidro Hernandez Tovar

Monterey County honors last surviving Bracero of 1963 Chualar tragedy

CHUALAR — Monterey County has honored the last surviving Bracero of the 1963 Chualar train tragedy, recognizing his life story and the enduring legacy...
Gonzales Fire Department fire engine

New fire engine joins Gonzales fleet

GONZALES — A brand-new Fouts fire engine was presented last Thursday afternoon during a dedication ceremony in front of the Gonzales Fire Department. The new...
Soledad POW/MIA Flag Ceremony

Soledad flag ceremony pays tribute to missing military

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department hosted a POW/MIA Flag Ceremony last Friday to honor and remember the courageous U.S. service members who were captured...
Baby car seat

Monterey County promotes child passenger safety during national observance week

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments and other community organizations to raise...
News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 24, 2025

WALK FINALE KING CITY — City of King is hosting the final Blue Zones Project Summer Community Walk this Thursday, Sept. 25. The event begins...
Salinas Valley Health NICU Graduate Reunion

Salinas Valley Health’s NICU Graduate Reunion scores home run with celebration

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly 500 parents, children, physicians, nurses and staff recently gathered for Salinas Valley Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Graduate Reunion,...
Touch-A-Truck

Touch-A-Truck raises more than $65K for Coastal Kids Home Care

MONTEREY COUNTY — The 11th annual Touch-A-Truck rolled into the Salinas Rodeo Grounds on Sept. 7, drawing more than 2,000 ticketed guests for a...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | Longevity Starts Here: Daily Habits for Healthy Aging

September is both Healthy Aging and National Self-Care Awareness Month, making this the perfect time to spread the word about how self-care can positively...

Local News

Monterey County electric street sweeper

First electric street sweeper rolls into South Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has deployed its first-ever electric street sweeper in South Monterey County, marking a milestone in both sustainability...