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MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey’s Treasurer-Tax Collector Mary Zeeb has announced a new tax payment option coming soon to local taxpayers.  “As part of my commitment to provide convenient, flexible and cost-effective ways for citizens to make property tax payments, I have engaged the...

GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department has arrested the man responsible for killing two lambs and injuring other livestock being kept on Gonzales High School grounds. Video surveillance footage led investigators to identify the suspect as 31-year-old Jose Jesse Marquez of Gonzales. On Feb. 23, officers contacted...

SALINAS VALLEY — With a win in the second round of the Central Coast Section Division III playoffs, the Soledad girls’ basketball team was the only local team to reach the quarterfinals. The Aztecs earned the No. 5 seed and beat No. 12 seed North...

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

MONTEREY COUNTY — The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) recently announced that the County of Monterey: Books and Ballots program was selected to be honored for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award for Innovation and New Practices in Election Administration. Also known...

SOLEDAD — AT&T and HUMAN-I-T recently provided 100 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies to the Soledad Chamber of Commerce to distribute to local students and families in need. The Aug. 7 event, held at Premiere Cinemas in Soledad, was part of AT&T’s...

GREENFIELD — Following a half-decade hiatus, students at Vista Verde Middle School (VVMS) once again enjoyed the Science Fair, which occurred May 22 thanks to a resurrection coordinated by their teachers and the Greenfield Community Science Workshop (Greenfield CSW). Posters showcasing students’ projects filled the...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has made multiple arrests in connection with a shooting that took place near Village Green Park last month. With assistance from the Seaside Police Department, 30-year-old Gregorio Castaneda of Greenfield was recently taken into custody for his involvement in the...

SALINAS VALLEY — Greenfield High School will host Gonzales on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. to start off the Pacific Coast Athletic League (PCAL) track season. Greenfield and Gonzales compete in PCAL’s Santa Lucia Division. King City High School competes in the Gabilan Division and will travel...

GONZALES — Adventure Seeking Seniors recently hosted a Hawaiian-themed luncheon at St. Theodore’s Church Parish Hall in Gonzales. Funded by Measure K, the Hawaiian Bash event on June 15 was open to all senior residents age 55 and older, and was held as part of...