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MONTEREY COUNTY — Lions International District 4C-6, in partnership with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE), has announced the inaugural Mental Health and Wellness Service Carnival, a community-focused event dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing essential resources for well-being. The carnival, a...

SALINAS VALLEY — King City running back Carson Tidwell was a workhorse last Friday as the Mustangs defeated the visiting St. Francis Sharks, 27-6, at War Memorial Stadium. The junior piled up 202 yards on 22 carries and scored three touchdowns as King City improved...

MONTEREY COUNTY — In a bid to connect jobseekers with employment opportunities this fall, Monterey County Works is hosting a series of upcoming job fairs and specialized recruitment events throughout October. “Time to be bold, make it easy on yourself, shake hands and stand out...

SALINAS — The International Council of Airshows (ICAS) has announced this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, and Salinas businessman and one of the founders of the California International Airshow Salinas — Jim Gattis — will be inducted into the Airshow Hall of Fame. Gattis will be joining some...

CHUALAR — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors recently received a presentation on the complexity of the US 101 South of Salinas Corridor project due to the scale, environmental considerations, right-of-way constraints and the need for phased implementation based on available...

SOLEDAD — Monterey County’s first Tractor Supply store recently celebrated its grand opening at 447 Nestles Road in Soledad. The new retail location officially opened its doors on Sept. 20 with a well-attended ribbon-cutting ceremony, following a soft opening on Sept. 13. “We are proud to...

GONZALES — Gonzales Unified School District has been recognized nationally for its innovative approach to school nutrition, receiving three Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service, in partnership with Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK). The district...

SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad High’s volleyball team had a 2-1 record for the week, beating Oakwood at home last Monday by a 3-1 score, losing by a 3-0 score to Monterey at home on Wednesday and completing the week with a 3-0 victory at...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for Monterey County students and families to jumpstart their year with CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training. More than 3-in-4 public school students from...

SALINAS VALLEY — Cross country teams from South Monterey County competed in the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Center Meets last Wednesday and Thursday at Pinto Lake in Watsonville. The King City boys team competed in the Gabilan Division of the PCAL and the King City...