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MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has awarded $109,000 in Arts and Cultural Impact Grants to 22 local arts organizations and nonprofit organizations with art programs, thanks to funding from the County of Monterey and its Board of Supervisors.  This is the...

SALINAS VALLEY — Young ladies who are passionate about the western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can compete for the title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023 this July. Entries for the 2023 contest close May 1, and the winner will become an ambassador...

GREENFIELD — Last season the Greenfield Bruins varsity girls’ basketball team saw their season come to an end against Del Mar, but this year they had another chance to make a run in the playoffs. Entering the season, the Lady Bruins posted a record of...

MONTEREY COUNTY — In the aftermath of the recent severe weather event, commonly referred to as the Pineapple Express, the County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks — in conjunction with the management team at Laguna Seca Recreational Area, home of the WeatherTech...

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly 40,000 people attended the 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair over the course of its four-day celebration in South Monterey County last week. Under the theme, “Golden Hills & Fair Time Thrills,” the 2024 Fair once again provided family-friendly activities and entertainment...

GREENFIELD — Detective Sgt. Justin Mattke of the Greenfield Police Department has been awarded the prestigious 40 Under 40 Award by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), recognizing his exemplary leadership and dedication to law enforcement. Mattke’s journey in policing began at the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The combined Monterey County Elections Ballot and local Voter Information Pamphlet began mailing last week for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election. State Voter Information Guides are now in the mail and will continue to mail into this week. All active voters...

MONTEREY COUNTY — This September, hope will take root across Monterey County as local organizations unite to celebrate National Recovery Month through a collective Day of Hope. This day of recognition is a unified effort across communities where each organization plans its own unique gathering...

MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is issuing a warning to drive carefully around gulls in early August. This time of year, fledgling gulls are leaving their nests. These young gulls are the same size as their parents with one major difference: they are not...

SALINAS VALLEY — Cross country teams from all four South Monterey County high schools gathered at San Lorenzo Park in King City last Thursday for the South County Cross Country Jamboree. King City High School swept the varsity boys, varsity girls, JV boys and JV...