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SOLEDAD — CRU Winery will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with special tastings, wine dinners and a commemorative 20th anniversary bottling. Wine lovers can take part in CRU Winery’s 20th anniversary tastings at its Santa Lucia Highlands (Soledad) and Central Valley (Madera) tasting rooms Sept. 9-10....

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair is excited to be celebrating the 79th annual Salinas Valley Fair set for May 18-21 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., in King City. New this year, multi-Platinum country pop singer Dylan Scott is scheduled to perform...

MONTEREY COUNTY — This Valentine’s Day, the Alliance on Aging (AOA) invites the community to join a heartfelt initiative to create and send Valentine’s cards to seniors in care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers and hospitals. “This simple act of kindness aims to bring...

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...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District (GUSD) has appointed Laura Cortez as interim superintendent following a unanimous 5-0 vote by the school board in October. “We are confident that Mrs. Cortez’s leadership will guide our district towards continued success,” said Board President Denise Jaime. “Her...

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...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its Shop Local Program in the form of a “Soledad Chamber eGift Card.” Unlike traditional gift cards tied to a single store, the Soledad Chamber eGift Card can be redeemed at any participating local...

SALINAS VALLEY — Gonzales High senior Josiah Rosales-Garcia and Soledad High sophomore Natalie Ramirez both placed at last weekend’s Mid-Cals Classic wrestling tournament at Gilroy High School. Rosales-Garcia earned a sixth-place medal after going 5-2 in the 215-pound weight class at the tournament. This is...

SOLEDAD — Valley Health Associates, in collaboration with Central Coast Overdose Prevention, has announced the award of $2 million in grant funding through the Department of Health Care Services and Sierra Health Foundation. This grant will significantly enhance the availability of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)...

KING CITY — The 80th Annual King City Invitational Track and Field Meet will take place this Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. The April 5 invitational will be hosted by the King City High School track and field team. Divisions include varsity boys and girls...