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SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison Warden Trent Allen, Soledad Police Chief Damon Wasson and Deputy Police Chief Fred Lombardi were recently invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for Soledad Little League. Over the past several months, personnel from SVSP and Correctional...

Write-in nomination period opens for June election MONTEREY COUNTY — The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for offices going to election in the Primary Election runs April 6 through May 19. To qualify, candidates must meet the requirements of office and file write-in...

MONTEREY — Ensemble Monterey has announced its third concert in the “Season of Dreams”: “A Sweet Dream.” This captivating program, scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26, will showcase a diverse selection of works that promise to transport audiences through a range of emotions, from...

SALINAS VALLEY — Be a part of history as the German ballet “Giselle” is performed in Monterey County for the first time this weekend by Monterey County Dance Theatre’s student company. Under the artistic direction of Janette Harkness, the young dancers stemming from South Monterey...

GREENFIELD — An annual coat drive in Greenfield is once again seeking donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter. Greenfield resident Avelina Torres is spearheading the coat drive for the fifth year in a row. New this year,...

GONZALES — Members of the Gonzales City Council and Planning Commission hosted a joint meeting last month for a workshop review of the Puente del Monte housing development plans. The concept project includes approximately 2,623 dwelling units divided into two neighborhoods, West and East. City leaders...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School student artists had their works on display last Wednesday and Thursday at the annual art show that took place in the school library. According to art teacher Nathan Krier, the art show turned the library into an eye-catching environment. “Isabel Aguirre...

CAR WASH KING CITY — Sun Street Centers will host a car wash fundraiser to support its Men and Women’s Residential Program in King City on Saturday, May 27. The car wash will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 641 Broadway St....

SALINAS VALLEY — Hundreds of third-graders recently roamed the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City to learn about agriculture during the annual South County Farm Day. Students from Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City schools attended the free educational enrichment program on Jan. 26,...

BLOOD DRIVE GONZALES — Gonzales Fire Department in collaboration with Vitalant is hosting a community blood drive on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All blood types and platelets are needed, and appointments are encouraged. Visit vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) for...