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SOLEDAD — On March 22 and 23, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the Patrol Division took reports of a burglary that occurred at a residence in the 300 block of Espinosa Road in Salinas. The incidents occurred on back‐to‐back days and a...

CLEANUP DAY GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield and other organizations have planned a Cleanup Day on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Greenfield Corporation Yard, 920 Walnut Ave. Local residents can dispose of such items as general garbage, mattresses, electronics,...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School has canceled classes Friday after additional threats of violence were made overnight, school officials announced. “There were additional threats made last night against Greenfield High School,” said Jordan Mulder, superintendent of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District, in...

LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey’s annual Legislative Workshop is set for Friday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The community is invited to attend in person or online to find out more about the County’s legislative priorities for 2024....

SOLEDAD — CRU Winery in Soledad is partnering with Valley Farm Management and the Blue Zones Project Monterey County to offer a late summer hiking series. Hosted monthly, participants will hike through the stunning and sustainably farmed Paraiso Vineyard before ending with a wine tasting...

Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Take action now — for yourself, your loved ones and for the fight to end Alzheimer’s. What actions can you commit to taking this month? Whatever your age, now is the right...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Representatives from several area chambers of commerce spoke about how Monterey County businesses are dealing with the Covid-19 shutdowns during a Dec. 2 media briefing. Monterey County has been tracking data about economic impacts, including the loss of more than 47,000 jobs...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents of South Monterey County will have the opportunity to shape the future of local education and community services by voting on various measures in the upcoming Presidential General Election on Nov. 5. Following is a brief summary of the local...

MONTEREY COUNTY — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta convened members of the veterans community for a panel discussion marking the first anniversary of the Honoring Our PACT Act, landmark legislation that for the first time ensured veterans exposed to toxic substances during service get the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks will be posting “DANGER” level warnings at Lake San Antonio North and South Shores due to the recent detection of toxic blue-green algae. The danger level posting will remain in place until additional test...