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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been demobilized, as it is no longer needed while recovery and emergency repairs from the recent winter storms continue. The EOC was active for 40 days and was the heart of emergency operations during the...

MONTEREY — Ensemble Monterey has announced its third concert in the “Season of Dreams”: “A Sweet Dream.” This captivating program, scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26, will showcase a diverse selection of works that promise to transport audiences through a range of emotions, from...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Many residents have never heard of a Civil Grand Jury, or if they have, they know little about its purpose. In California, a Civil Grand Jury is required in each of the 58 counties. Looking for effectiveness and efficiency, Civil Grand jurors...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The combined Monterey County Elections Ballot and local Voter Information Pamphlet began mailing last week for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election. State Voter Information Guides are now in the mail and will continue to mail into this week. All active voters...

SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad High’s boys’ basketball team played three games in Hawaii at the Moanlua Tourney. In their first game on Dec. 4, the Aztecs beat Nanakuli High 46-44. On Dec. 5, Soledad was beaten 73-32 by Mid Pacific Institute. The mainland boys then...

GREENFIELD — Over the past week, Greenfield Police Department received 10 vehicle burglary reports and reports in which vehicles had been damaged from someone attempting to break in. All the incidents were happening during the night-time and early morning hours, police said. On March 9, with...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Many Monterey County students aspire to attend college, but the cost of higher education keeps them from achieving that dream. The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) works with generous individuals, families and businesses to help close the gap. More than $1.5...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has made two arrests linked to the ongoing issues of gang violence in South Monterey County. On Friday, 21-year-old Romeo Tejeda-Gonzalez was taken into custody on Highway 101 south of Gonzales. He was wanted for his involvement in a series...

SALINAS VALLEY — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. In support of this yearly event, the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County (BCAG) will be the recipient of funds raised through...