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July 5, 2025

Tag: politics and government

South County in Sacramento: Orta champions accessibility, equity for community college...

SACRAMENTO — David Orta, a Hartnell College student leader, recently traveled to the state capital in Sacramento as a student journalist for the Moorpark...

Central Coast lawmakers demand clarity on federal funding freeze

CENTRAL COAST — As local communities evaluate the impacts of the Trump Administration’s recent flurry of executive orders and memorandum pausing the delivery of...

Soledad hosts ā€˜Know Your Rights’ immigration forum

SOLEDAD — Local officials spoke in front of a packed house last Wednesday at a community forum in Soledad to discuss changes in immigration...

Monterey County reaffirms commitment to protect immigrant families

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has passed a landmark resolution affirming the County’s commitment to protecting immigrants’ rights and launching a...

Weeklys Interview: Rep. Lofgren reflects on new term in congress

After celebrating the holidays with her family and recovering from a bout of Covid, Zoe Lofgren flew back to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 2...

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...

Gonzales Youth Council members selected for 2024-25 school year

GONZALES — The City of Gonzales 2024-25 Gonzales Youth Council (GYC) has been selected, and this year will be led by Youth Commissioners Emily...
Vote elections ballots

Monterey County voters have until Sunday to cure ballot signatures

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Department will certify the final results of the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Voters who...

Court services expand in South Monterey County after years of limited...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court celebrated the expansion of services at the King City Courthouse last week, marking a significant milestone for...
County of Monterey

Monterey County Board of Supervisors approves hiring freeze amid fiscal challenges

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a hiring freeze for county positions funded by the General Fund discretionary revenue. The unanimous...

Local News

Soledad Police Department

Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July

SOLEDAD — As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe...