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It’s been two years since the running of the Salinas Valley Half Marathon, a scenic 13.1-mile run through the vineyards and rich agricultural lands of “Steinbeck country.” The event returns Aug. 5.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents with a passion for public service and a keen interest in local government are encouraged to apply for a position on the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury. The upcoming term will run from June 13, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and...

GONZALES — Gonzales City Manager Rene Mendez will be participating in an online event hosted by Zócalo Public Square on Thursday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m., “What Makes a Good Small Town.” In addition to Mendez, the panel includes Coachella councilmember and civil rights attorney...

CENTRAL COAST — With scams that target utility customers continuing at a high rate, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) joins the Federal Trade Commission in recognizing National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, to help educate customers on how to spot the signs of...

GREENFIELD — New highway signs were installed last week to honor five Monterey County veterans, including Greenfield’s Sgt. Javier Sanchez Jr., who gave his life during service in Afghanistan after two tours in Iraq. “Our community will always remember Sgt. Sanchez because of his contributions...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has introduced the Great Plates Delivered food program to help seniors who are vulnerable to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as to support local restaurants. “This particular program has two purposes,” said Diana Jimenez, deputy director of the Monterey County...

GONZALES — The American Legion Auxiliary, Post 81, of Gonzales held an essay contest at Fairview Middle School with more than 35 students participating. In collaboration with teacher Isaura Garcia-Oliva’s seventh- and eighth-grade English classes, the students were given the titles: “What Does It Mean...

CALIFORNIA — The beginning of a new year comes with many new laws taking effect throughout the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed numerous bills into law that aim to tackle issues including firearms, housing, pollution, schools, animal rights and more. South Monterey County businesses,...

GONZALES — The first-ever Traveling Holiday Lights Parade cruised along Fifth Street in Gonzales last Saturday. Vehicles covered in lights and decorations traveled throughout the city’s neighborhoods to spread some holiday cheer. More than 20 vehicles participated in the Dec. 19 parade.

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO — Un día después de conocerse la noticia de que el presidente de México contrajo la COVID-19, la frustración se hizo sentir en una larga fila de ciudadanos que esperaban, ansiosos, rellenar los tanques de oxígeno para sus familiares que sufrían...