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GONZALES — Before the outbreak of coronavirus and the shutdown of area schools, fifth-grade students at La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales were able to attend the first science camp hosted by their campus in several years. The second week of March was a time...

SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has hired a new orthopedist who promises a hands-on, holistic approach to treating patients in South Monterey County. A New York native who most recently practiced in Southern California, Dr. Adam Holleran will see patients in both the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) and the Bob Hoover Academy recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new classrooms at the Salinas Airport. The newly remodeled learning area comprises 2,500 square feet of classroom and office space...

BACH CONCERTO SEASIDE — Sustainable energy pioneer, author, filmmaker and musician Bob Danziger has teamed up with CSUMB co-sponsors Music and Performing Arts Department and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, as well as others, on an online celebration of the 300th anniversary of J.S. Bach’s famous...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal spoke to King City Rotary during its Aug. 26 luncheon about how the Sheriff’s Office has dealt with such community issues as the recent fires, river littering and the Covid-19 pandemic reaching the county jail. “It’s been...

SOLEDAD — Two students from South Monterey County are among the 11 recipients who were awarded 2023 College Arts Scholarships from the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC). The $2,500 scholarships are given to graduating high school seniors in Monterey County who are pursuing a...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and the Arts Council for Monterey County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for three new murals in downtown Soledad last Saturday. This initiative is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown area and create a space where residents...

For the first time, more than 3 million people, on average, are receiving a COVID-19 vaccine each day in the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And Saturday the country reported over 4 million doses in a...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) CEO Ida Lopez Chan has been nominated for the prestigious CEO of the Year award by the Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD). This nomination not only recognizes Lopez Chan’s leadership, but also marks a significant milestone...

SALINAS — Salinas Regional Soccer Complex has announced “The Match,” a $3 million campaign to build eight new soccer fields and complete critical supporting infrastructure. This investment will meet growing community demand and move the Complex closer to its vision of becoming the largest sports...