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SOLEDAD — Soledad High School’s Career and Technical Student Organization, named SkillsUSA, has been awarded the Quality Chapter Award for the third year in a row. The award is earned by running a successful chapter, including electing officers, having members and competitors meet the SkillsUSA...

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair has announced the completion of the extensive renovation of the Expo Building, marking a new chapter in its storied history. The 12,000-square-foot, multipurpose facility underwent upgrades in 2022 and 2023, transforming it into a venue for a wide array...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad celebrated its 100th anniversary during the Centennial Gala last Saturday. Hosted inside the Soledad Community Center, the semi-formal affair included dinner and an awards ceremony, along with live music and entertainment. Tickets for the Dec. 11 celebration sold out in...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) has been awarded the contract to manage the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Monterey and San Benito counties. This achievement underscores the Council’s dedication to fostering a thriving business environment and supporting local...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced that U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta has secured $640,000 in federal funding for TAMC to develop a Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan. The Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan will be a comprehensive county-wide safety...

COOKING DEMO KING CITY — To celebrate National Wellness Month, Mee Memorial Healthcare System will host a special cooking demo on Wednesday, Aug. 10, to help encourage wellness through a healthful diet. The free event will take place at 12:30 p.m. at Mee Memorial Hospital’s...

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas has been celebrated by the community throughout the past 110 years, but after postponing the 2020 event from July to October in hopes of continuing the tradition, the not-for-profit organization has determined that the ongoing restrictions due to Covid-19...

SALINAS VALLEY — For Candi DePauw, Jynel Gularte and Colby Pereira, agriculture is more than an industry. It is a family legacy, a career and a way of life deeply woven into the communities of South Monterey County. The three women — DePauw and Pereira...

MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County advises drivers to use extreme caution when driving to avoid hitting deer on area roadways this time of year.  Fall is deer mating season on the Central Coast and deer are significantly more likely to be on the move...

SALINAS VALLEY — Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious title of Miss Salinas Valley Fair, which is open to any junior or senior high school girl who is a resident or student of school districts in the counties of Monterey, San Benito,...