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MONTEREY COUNTY — South Monterey County voters made their voices heard last Tuesday by deciding the fate of a few local measures, as well as choosing multiple candidates for city councils, school boards and other special districts in the area. Monterey County Elections officials are...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The 2022 update to the Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which describes the county’s vulnerability to various hazards, along with an array of actions and projects for reducing risk, is now available for public review. Monterey County and local jurisdictions are...

SALINAS VALLEY — Police agencies throughout South Monterey County participated in this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics last Wednesday, each carrying the torch for one mile through each of the four cities. The ceremonial passage of the Flame of Hope led...

MONTEREY COUNTY — King City and Salinas area residents should turn their eyes skyward Saturday afternoon to witness an aerial tribute to those who have given to their community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lightning Formation Airshows, with support from Watsonville Airport and in conjunction with...

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley high school seniors who plan to attend Hartnell College and have completed the Steps to Success are encouraged to sign up by April 17 to attend Panther Prep Days on April 27-29 and receive priority registration. During Panther Prep Day...

SOLEDAD — Soledad High School’s NJROTC program recently took 34 cadets to compete at the All Navy Drill Competition at Chaparral High School in Las Vegas, Nev., and came home with several awards. Soledad was the only school invited from the Northern California region to...

ICE CREAM LAUNCHES KING CITY — Michoacana Pedir De Boca will have its grand opening on Saturday, July 24, preceded by a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 23, at 4:30 p.m. The shop, open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., is located in the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced that “Cookie,” a 15-year-old miniature horse who survived severe neglect and was rescued from a slaughter pipeline, was officially sworn in as an honorary community ambassador. Cookie’s appointment recognizes her remarkable recovery and the positive role...

SALINAS — Monterey County Workforce Development Board is partnering with Joby Aviation, a company developing an electric aircraft, to highlight open positions the company is seeking to fill across several departments at its growing facilities in both Marina and Santa Cruz.  A virtual job fair...

SALINAS AIRSHOW SALINAS — California International Airshow will take place Oct. 30 and 31 at the Salinas Municipal Airport. This year’s show will feature the return of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Heritage Flight demonstration team, among many other performers. The Airshow, now...