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January 6, 2026

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Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | Modern Technology, Modern Spaces: Mee Memorial’s Commitment to...

At Mee Memorial, our mission has always been clear: to provide the highest quality healthcare to the South Monterey County community, with expertise, compassion,...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | Diabetes Awareness: Take Action Today

This year, the Monterey County Needs Assessment Collaborative, a partnership of Monterey County hospitals, health organizations and community agencies, completed a Community Health Needs...

Alliance on Aging expands countywide programs supporting seniors with wellness, enrichment...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Alliance on Aging has announced a comprehensive schedule of programs and events for fall 2025, designed to enhance the health, resilience...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | A Life-Saving Test and a New Chapter in...

Every October, pink ribbons remind us to raise awareness about breast cancer. Awareness matters — but action is what saves lives. Breast cancer is among...
Gonzales Unified School District

Gonzales Unified School District earns national recognition for healthy school meals

GONZALES — Gonzales Unified School District has been recognized nationally for its innovative approach to school nutrition, receiving three Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards...
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...
Blue Zones Project Gonzales community walk

Blue Zones Project hosts community walk in Gonzales

GONZALES — Nearly 40 Gonzales residents participated in last Wednesday’s Blue Zones Project community walk that started at Central Park. Walkers began the activity with...
Blue Zones Project hiking CRU Winery Soledad

Monterey County becomes first in California to earn certified Blue Zones...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Blue Zones recently announced that Monterey County—including the communities of King City, Gonzales and the Peninsula cities of Monterey, Marina and...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | Mee Memorial Investing in Behavioral Health

When the 2022 Monterey County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was released, behavioral health was identified as one of the region’s top priorities—underscoring a...
Soledad Benefit Fitness

Benefit Fitness in Soledad kicks off 20th year with fundraiser for...

SOLEDAD — Benefit Fitness celebrated the kick-off of its 20th year of business on June 28, featuring a fundraiser for South County Animal Rescue...

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Monterey County Health Department awarded grant for cannabis education

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is the recipient of a $168,862 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support...