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MONTEREY COUNTY — A Monterey County program is helping residents turn a need for childcare into an opportunity for business ownership, with training sessions underway and additional opportunities planned through the fall and winter. The Nurture Small Home-Based Childcare Entrepreneurship Program, a partnership between the...

SOLEDAD — Halloween began early in Soledad last Saturday afternoon with Spookfest taking place at Cesar Chavez Park on Front Street. Soledad Chamber of Commerce blocked off the area for its citywide event that began at 3 p.m. and featured games, pumpkin decorating and a...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Voters across South Monterey County cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, deciding local city council and school board races and weighing measures affecting taxes, schools and public services. The following results are from Monterey County Elections as of Wednesday morning....

CALIFORNIA — California Department of Public Health is warning residents about phone scams involving callers impersonating department employees to obtain sensitive personal and financial information. Recent reports involve scammers claiming a prescription was filled in a victim’s name and urging the person to verify personal...

SALINAS — For Jackie Chavez and her husband, bringing their newborn home from Salinas Valley Health came with an unexpected gift: 400 free diapers. The Salinas Valley Health Mother/Baby team recently distributed its first batch of diapers through Golden State Start, a statewide initiative providing...

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors has hired Chris Garmon as the fair’s new chief executive officer, unanimously approving his appointment during its Oct. 29 regular meeting. Garmon brings more than 10 years of experience working with California fairs. He previously served...

GREENFIELD — The grass taking root at Greenfield Turf will soon become part of a bigger stage for soccer in the Salinas Valley, as the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex prepares to add eight fields designed to serve local players and draw larger tournaments to...

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly 300 people attended the inaugural Pinnacles Film Festival earlier this month, bringing independent filmmakers and audiences together for a day of short films and feature-length storytelling at King City Cinemas. The Oct. 10 event, presented by the Arts Council for Monterey...

SALINAS VALLEY — Voters in Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales will decide several city and school board races in the Nov. 3 general election, along with contests for Hartnell Community College District trustees. Here is a brief look at the candidates running for office. City Council In Gonzales,...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Fire Department has improved its national fire protection rating, earning a Class 2 designation that places it among approximately 7% of fire departments evaluated nationwide, the City of Soledad announced. The rating, which took effect in September, improves on the department’s previous...