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MONTEREY COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for areas of Monterey County in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Residents are advised to stay safe by drinking fluids, remaining...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) has announced that individuals and families impacted by recent severe winter storms may be eligible to receive Disaster CalFresh food benefits as part of continuing disaster recovery efforts.  A family of four with a monthly...

GREENFIELD — Recent heavy rains have undermined and washed out a section of Arroyo Seco Road west of Greenfield, creating a 40-foot drop on one side and making it impassable. The Arroyo Seco community remained under evacuation orders through the weekend, with some residents who...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas is more than just world-class rodeo — it’s a weeklong celebration packed with family-friendly activities for kids of all ages. Beginning on Friday, July 11, and running through Sunday, July 20, families can enjoy various engaging events designed to...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A Monterey County program to ensure equity in the local commercial cannabis market is sputtering but will continue on a smaller scale. The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously March 19 to continue the Growing Equity Together program, known as GET, despite...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas has demonstrated its commitment to the community by contributing $771,020 this year to various local nonprofit organizations, Western industry groups and other community associations. This figure marks a substantial increase of 36% compared to donations made in 2022. “This is...

SOLEDAD — Lavender Creek Co. and the Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) have announced a partnership that introduces the soothing benefits of lavender to the residents and patients of Eden Valley Care Center, a 59-bed skilled nursing facility in Soledad. Nestled on 70 acres...

GONZALES — Gonzales High School senior athletes Andrew Zarate and Celeste Camarena have been named the Gonzales Spartans’ Male and Female Athletes of the Year, respectively. Zarate is a two-sport athlete — football and wrestling — who excelled as a grappler this year, placing...

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...

SOLEDAD — As millions of families throughout the state hit the road to visit friends and family this Thanksgiving holiday, Soledad Police Department reminds drivers and passengers to “Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.”  “Whether you’re taking a long drive across the country or a...