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SOLEDAD — A public celebration took place Saturday at the Soledad Historical Society for the 10th anniversary of the Pinnacles becoming a national park and the 20 years of the Condor Recovery Program. Community Volunteer Ambassador Beatriz Jacobo, a Soledad resident and an employee of...

SALINAS VALLEY — As part of an effort to boost the presence of California State University, Monterey Bay in South Monterey County, CSUMB President Vanya Quiñones and several other university officials recently toured the region and met with students, government representatives and members of...

GREENFIELD — Local resident Avelina Torres is once again spearheading the annual Greenfield Coat Drive, which seeks donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter. This year’s collection project — Torres’ ninth year — is already underway, with donations...

SALINAS VALLEY — As part of California Water Service’s annual Operation Gobble, the utility teamed up with local legislators and nonprofits, including the Food Bank for Monterey County, to support thousands of Monterey County families in need with Thanksgiving meals and essential services. Cal Water...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With the support of a pivotal grant from the California Department of Aging, the Alliance on Aging (AOA) is embarking on a transformative journey to foster age- and disability-friendly communities across Salinas, North and South Monterey County. This initiative, part of the...

SOLEDAD — In a continued effort to combat pet overpopulation, SPCA Monterey County is offering free spay/neuter clinics for cats in South Monterey County, including Soledad and King City, with several appointments still available. Sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by the SPCA’s...

SALINAS VALLEY — More than 1,100 backpacks filled with school supplies were delivered to students in King City and Salinas this year as part of Taylor Farms’ 13th annual Backpack Giving Program. After starting the program in Monterey County in 2010, Taylor Farms has since...

MONTEREY COUNTY — What are the greatest internet service needs in Monterey County? Tell the County about it in a new survey — the second phase of the County of Monterey’s efforts toward future broadband investment. In January, the community chimed in with the County’s...

Hundreds of families got into the holiday spirit last weekend at several community events in Gonzales and Soledad. On Saturday, La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales hosted its annual Holiday Bazaar fundraiser with handmade crafts by local artisans, special performances and more, and the City...

SALINAS VALLEY — After dropping their first two Gabilan Division games against the reigning Division Ill Central Coast Section champions, the Monterey Toreadors, the Soledad Aztecs baseball team has now won four straight as they swept their series against Carmel Padres last week. Heading into...