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MONTEREY COUNTY — This year’s onslaught of winter storms have cumulatively impacted a total of 20,073 acres and created $600 million of damage to the Monterey County agricultural industry.  On Friday, the County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner’s Office released the results of a second survey...

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County high school wrestling teams stayed busy in San Jose this past weekend at various wrestling tournament for both boys and girls. This upcoming weekend, King City, Soledad and Gonzales will compete at the Mid-Cals Tournament at Gilroy High School....

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)...

SALINAS VALLEY — Gonzales began the Cypress Division with a 45-44 loss at Soledad but rebounded with a 52-50 home win against the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs. Fernando De Leon led the Spartans in scoring with 15 points, Edgar Mendoza joined De Leon in double...

GONZALES — Adventure Seeking Seniors group was among this year’s nominees for the 47th Annual LIVE UNITED Awards, presented by United Way Monterey County, which celebrate and recognize volunteers for their contributions to the community. The Gonzales group is made up of senior citizens...

JOLON — Step back in time to California’s mission era while attending Mission San Antonio de Padua’s annual Mission Days event this Saturday, April 15. Located within the Valley of the Oaks near Fort Hunter Liggett in Jolon, Mission San Antonio will host the family-friendly...

SALINAS VALLEY — A dangerous herbicide banned immediately by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been sprayed on crops in many California counties and has contaminated groundwater in low concentrations in the Salinas Valley and Santa Barbara County. The weed-killing chemical, known as DCPA or...

CALIFORNIA — New state laws that affect the workplace, firearms, rental security deposits and more in California begin this month. SECURITY DEPOSIT CAP (AB 12) On July 1, a law took effect that prohibits landlords from charging more than one month rent for security deposits. Assembly member...

GONZALES — Last Friday morning the City of Gonzales, American Legion Post 81 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81 hosted the second annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Central Park in Gonzales. This year’s event once again featured the unveiling of new signs paying tribute...

GONZALES — Gonzales High cross country athletes and their parents and coaches gathered on Dec. 8 for an awards night and banquet inside the school’s cafeteria. Gonzales head coach and athletic director Margie Daniels was pleased that the team had such a good showing for...