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SOLEDAD — The cause of a wildfire near Astoria Shooting Range in Soledad is still under investigation, according to Cal Fire officials. The wildfire, named the Range Fire, started June 4 at about 5:38 p.m. near the gun range on San Vicente Road, northeast of...

GONZALES — Gonzales Youth Guardians recently participated in the Grande Royal Tea Party, honoring senior citizens of Gonzales. The students, supervised by Jean Salcido of the Adventure Seeking Seniors group, helped set up and serve desserts during the annual celebration held at the Apostolic Church...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has partnered with Urban Word to recognize and celebrate talented local youth poets. The initiative aims to select the next Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate, who will serve as an ambassador for poetry, social action and...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council has approved funding for the Safe Routes to School projects for near-term implementation at its March 14 regular meeting.  The projects — recommended by the Greenfield Safe Routes to School Steering Committee — will fill sidewalk gaps as well as...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) recently celebrated 75 years of healthcare in Soledad and the surrounding areas. With the theme “An Evening Under the Stars,” SCHCD hosted a gala on Sept. 9 in Rosie’s Garden at Eden Valley Care Center featuring a...

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation invites Hartnell College students to apply for the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation Scholarship, which aims to support low-income women seeking to further their education at a University of California campus. The scholarship, which emphasizes diversity and inclusion, promotes...

SOLEDAD — SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescued an anemic badger who was found hiding in a garage in Soledad on Aug. 19. “We believe nearby construction scared him away from or destroyed his burrow,” stated the SPCA in a news release....

GREENFIELD — The start of a new school year Wednesday comes with new leadership at South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD), as Caroline Cota steps in as superintendent. Cota, who began her new position this past April, brings 25 years of experience...

GONZALES — Gonzales High alumni soccer players defeated this year’s boys varsity team by a 1-0 score on Nov. 17 at Dick Force Stadium in Gonzales. The lone score was by Nathaniel Flores for the alumni team. The Spartans varsity team will have games this week...

SOLEDAD — Partners For Peace recently celebrated the graduation of 27 Soledad seventh and eighth graders for its inaugural Step-Up Mentoring class at the Soledad Community Center. The Step-Up Mentoring program, held weekly from May to October 2023, made a profound impact on Soledad’s youth,...