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November 3, 2025

Monterey County announces important dates for Presidential Primary Election

Vote election ballots
MONTEREY COUNTY — The March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election is almost here, and there are a couple of things voters should know to get vote ready.Ā  Monterey County local voter information guides and ballots will begin mailing soon. State voter information guides will also...

Lavender Creek towels approved by Infection Control in multiple leading health systems

GREENFIELD — Lavender Creek Co., a family lavender farm and wellness brand based in Monterey County near Greenfield, recently announced that its Lavender Refreshment Towels have received approval from the Infection Control departments of multiple leading healthcare organizations in California. This approval confirms the towels’...

Gonzales among 20 finalists for national award

GONZALES — City of Gonzales was selected as one of 20 finalists for the National All-America City Award given by the National Civic League. The All-America City Award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to successfully address local issues, and this...

Braga Fresh to debut new products at 2023 Organic Produce Summit

SOLEDAD — Braga Fresh is a sponsor of the 2023 Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, where the Soledad company will debut five SKUs under the Josie’s Organics brand in booth #607 at the summit exhibition Thursday. ā€œThis year our intention for the Organic Product Summit...

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office receives $75K grant to fight alcohol-related harm

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community. ā€œThis initiative is essential to improving youth safety and giving law enforcement the tools needed to...

Covid-19 community memorial project installation underway in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Construction is underway at the Monterey County Government Center campus on Alisal Street in Salinas as crews install the new Covid-19 Memorial. The installation, which is part of a community effort to honor those affected by the pandemic, is taking shape along...

Monterey County awarded grant for drugged driving awareness campaign

MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey Health Department’s Public Health BureauĀ is the recipient of a $210,799 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support the Public Health Cannabis Education Program. Grant funds will support the expansion of drugged driving prevention messages through...

New fire engine joins Gonzales fleet

Gonzales Fire Department fire engine
GONZALES — A brand-new Fouts fire engine was presented last Thursday afternoon during a dedication ceremony in front of the Gonzales Fire Department. The new $750,000 machine was funded by the County of Monterey Community Development Block Grant and Gonzales Measure K. Gonzales Fire Chief Jason...

Soccer | South Monterey County standouts win awards, earn all-league honors

SALINAS VALLEY — With the end of the soccer season, it’s time to see which high school boys and girls from South Monterey County are taking back awards and receiving all-league honors. Greenfield Bruins This year the Greenfield Bruins varsity boys’ soccer team won the Mission...

Soledad unveils new downtown murals

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and the Arts Council for Monterey County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for three new murals in downtown Soledad last Saturday. This initiative is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown area and create a space where residents...

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Salinas Valley State Prison inmate’s Oct. 23 death being investigated as...

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Oct. 23 death of an inmate atĀ Salinas Valley State PrisonĀ (SVSP) in...