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SALINAS VALLEY — Award-winning country duo Maddie & Tae is scheduled to perform at the 2024 Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 18, at the fairgrounds in King City. “We are looking forward to offering a headlining entertainment piece to the Salinas Valley Fair,” said...

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) will present the 31st Annual Drury-Tankersley Clam Chowder Feed and Steak Dinner on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Orradre Building in King City. New this year, the event offers two menu...

CLASS REUNION GONZALES — Gonzales High joint class reunion (1972-78) is just over two months away and classmates are encouraged to make their plans for the event that will take place on Sept. 6 at the Salinas Elks Lodge. Events include cocktails from 5 to...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department will be charging a local man with attempted murder and criminal threats following a four-hour standoff Sunday morning. On June 11, at about 9:20 a.m., Greenfield Police officers responded to a report of criminal threats and brandishing of a weapon...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a record-setting year of philanthropic impact. The report, “Grow.Grant.Lead.,” reflects a remarkable year of generosity, collaboration and community leadership, with $44.4 million granted through 3,091 grants—the highest in CFMC’s...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance of keeping children in the correct car seat for their age and size. During Child Passenger Safety...

Soledad youth are interested in developing a local youth council and shared their views to the Soledad City Council on April 3.

CENTRAL COAST — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%,...

FREE PHONES SALINAS — Alliance on Aging (AOA) provides services and resources that address the challenges and opportunities for older adults in Monterey County, one of which is needing a cell phone for everyday activities. AOA is inviting seniors to come and get a free...

GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield is now accepting applications for its youth internship program, offering paid training and hands-on experience for local residents ages 18 to 24. The application period runs until April 21. Since its launch in 2023, the internship program has provided young...