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La pandemia de COVID-19 ha cobrado una factura muy desproporcionada en las carreras, las finanzas y la vida en el hogar de las mujeres. Aunque las vacunas pueden representar una solución, a medida que los científicos estudian la infección por coronavirus y las respuestas...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Nearly all ballots have been counted in the Nov. 3 general election as of Tuesday, announced Monterey County Elections, which is in the final stretch of the canvass period. "My intention is to certify the results of the General Election by Monday,...

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas is offering two scholarship opportunities in 2022 for local students. California Rodeo Association’s scholarship program, established with Hartnell College, offers $2,500 to $5,000 scholarships to Salinas Valley high school students who are attending or graduating from Hartnell.  Community Foundation for Monterey...

CRAB FEED KING CITY — King City Rotary Club will host its annual Crab Feed on Friday, Nov. 22, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. The all-you-can-eat crab dinner also includes a DJ and line dancing. Doors open...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Youth Council is leading a comprehensive Street Safety Initiative for the 2025-26 year focused on identifying and addressing pedestrian and traffic safety concerns throughout the city. Since launching the initiative in October 2025, Youth Council members have spent the past several months...

SOLEDAD — Plans for Soledad’s centennial celebration were discussed during Soledad City Council’s Jan. 20 meeting.  Interim City Manager Brent Slama said plans for a larger presentation are in the works, but gave a preview of ideas for the centennial celebrations, which will include a...

SOLEDAD — Lavender Creek Co. and the Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) have announced a partnership that introduces the soothing benefits of lavender to the residents and patients of Eden Valley Care Center, a 59-bed skilled nursing facility in Soledad. Nestled on 70 acres...

GREENFIELD — South Monterey County’s first marijuana dispensary has opened for business in Greenfield, selling recreational cannabis products in the area. Higher Level, a locally owned cannabis retailer with operations in Seaside and Hollister, opened its third location in Greenfield earlier this month. A grand...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With tax season underway, United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is making it easier for local residents to file their taxes accurately and affordably. Through MyFreeTaxes, a free and secure online filing tool, individuals can prepare and submit their federal and California state...

SOLEDAD — Monterey County Works and the City of Soledad are teaming up for a South County Young Adult Job Fair on Saturday, April 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, in Soledad. “We’re proud to partner with...