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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education Superintendent Deneen Guss spoke at King City Rotary Club’s virtual luncheon Oct. 21 to discuss how area schools have dealt with distance learning during the Covid-19 shutdowns. Guss reflected on the journey from the onset of shutdowns,...

GONZALES — City of Gonzales has facilitated the donation of three buses to sister city Tateposco, Mexico, in order to help with public transit for residents and students attending the University of Guadalajara.  The decision was made by the city council during its Jan. 6...

A new collaborative group focusing on Latino outreach in south Monterey County recently hosted its first event, providing information about end-of-life care and the services available to the community.

PAICINES — Pinnacles National Park has announced additional modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state authorities to promote social distancing.  As of March 20, in compliance with CDC guidelines and statewide...

BLOOD DRIVE SALINAS — Vitalant is hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, 450 E. Romie Lane, in Salinas. All blood types and platelets are needed, and appointments are encouraged. Visit vitalant.org...

CALIFORNIA — New state laws that affect the workplace, firearms, rental security deposits and more in California begin this month. SECURITY DEPOSIT CAP (AB 12) On July 1, a law took effect that prohibits landlords from charging more than one month rent for security deposits. Assembly member...

BUS STOP GONZALES — Monterey-Salinas Transit has introduced a new bus stop that departs from Fifth Street and Gabilan Court in Gonzales. The line 23 service to Salinas starts at 6:43 a.m. and continues every hour until the last trip at 7:43 p.m. For those...

REVERSE PARKING KING CITY — The reverse diagonal parking test began in King City on April 22. A kick-off demonstration was held yesterday, and the community is encouraged to complete an online survey that can be found on the city’s website kingcity.com. The reverse diagonal...

GONZALES — On Saturday, April 22, the Gonzales High School track and field team will be selling tri-tip dinners on Spartan Alley (beyond the high school gym) from 1 to 4 p.m. The meals will include tri-tip, mac and cheese, cornbread, salad and a drink. Tickets...

GREENFIELD — Oak Avenue Elementary School hosted a free celebration of active and healthy living for Greenfield students and their families earlier this month. The April 2 event, called Family Fun Festival, encouraged youth to bring their bikes, scooters and skateboards to participate in...