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SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council members discussed the possible need for district-based elections last month. No action was taken at the June 16 meeting, but the presentation from City Manager Brent Slama was followed by discussion as to when such a shift would be needed. Slama...

MARKET RETURNS SOLEDAD — The Soledad Certified Farmer's Market is back on Soledad Street. After a brief hiatus, the market resumed April 3 and will continue every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Since 2006, the market has been a community favorite, offering fresh produce,...

KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez marked the opening of his new county office in King City with a ribbon cutting last Thursday. More than 175 guests attended the July 31 grand opening of the new District 3 office, located at 1011 Broadway...

GONZALES — Gonzales High School’s graduating seniors were recognized during Senior Awards Night on June 2 for receiving awards and scholarships to further their education. This year’s senior class received around $700,000 in scholarships and financial aid to attend college in the fall as reported...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Bright Futures Education Partnership is now a cradle-to-career partnership anchored at the Hartnell College Foundation. “The Hartnell College Foundation is once again leading the way in innovative thinking and action by taking under its umbrella the Bright Futures program, which will enhance...

SALINAS VALLEY — Veterans Day in the era of Covid-19 will go on this year without many of the local parades and gatherings. Two events, however, will take place in the Salinas Valley, with one being in-person and the other virtual. A third event in...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Pool has finally reopened, returning to in-person activities hosted by Soledad-Mission Recreation District. The pool is currently operating at 50% capacity for a short period as the district gets new staff acquainted with operations and to keep crowds manageable. Executive Director Frances Bengtson...

WALKING AUDIT CHUALAR ­­— County of Monterey staff will conduct a Technical Walking Audit in Chualar on Thursday, July 17, as part of the Chualar Community Plan initiative. Residents may notice county personnel and vehicles in their neighborhoods between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. County...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With Easter Sunday approaching on April 20, Monterey County officials are preparing for what is traditionally the busiest day of the year at several of its most popular day-use parks, including Toro, Royal Oaks and San Lorenzo. To ensure a safe,...

In recent weeks, dangerous heat has killed hundreds of people in Oregon and Washington, endangered workers across the region and strained California’s power grid. It has also exacerbated the slow-moving natural disaster already punishing the West: the drought. Late last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom formally urged...