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SALINAS — Maddi Borland was crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2026 following two days of competition at the Salinas Sports Complex and Monterey County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds. Borland, the reigning Miss California High School Rodeo State Queen, will spend the next year representing the California...

CALIFORNIA — Cal Fire is reminding all Californians that there is zero tolerance for illegal fireworks, which includes the sale, purchase, possession, transportation or use of any device that does not carry the State Fire Marshal-approved “Safe and Sane” seal. This year, Cal Fire partnered...

SOLEDAD — CRU Winery is building upon the success of its annual Chowder Cook-Off and expanding its hunt for the best chowder recipe nationwide. Now through July 14, U.S. residents can submit their recipe for a chance to win. The CRU Winery Chowder Cook-Off is a...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has canceled its annual Fourth of July fireworks show this year, citing budget constraints and the need to prioritize funding for essential city services. In a statement posted June 29, city officials acknowledged the decision may disappoint residents. "We know many...

SALINAS — ArtWorks @Salinas will open its summer exhibition, “Sometimes I’m Glad I Exist,” featuring mixed media works by artist Valerie Guardiola, from July 3 through Sept. 24. The exhibition highlights Guardiola’s collection, which uses familiar imagery to transform everyday moments into romantic, quiet and...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Children across Monterey County can now receive free books delivered to their homes each month through the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, an early literacy program available to all children from birth to age 5. The program, which officially launched this...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A bald eagle rescued with severe injuries in December is once again soaring over Monterey County after spending more than 25 weeks recovering at SPCA Monterey County’s Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. The eagle was rescued on Dec. 21, 2025, after being...

SPCA plans low-cost mobile spay and neuter clinics SALINAS VALLEY — SPCA Monterey County will continue bringing affordable veterinary services to South Monterey County with two mobile spay and neuter clinics scheduled for July. The clinics will take place Thursday, July 2, at the Greenfield Cultural...

GREENFIELD — Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board of Directors recently approved Measure X Senior and Disabled Transportation Program Cycle 4 grants, including funding for the City of Greenfield and several countywide service providers aimed at expanding mobility for seniors, veterans and residents with...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, SPCA Monterey County is urging pet owners to take precautions to keep their animals safe during fireworks, which can frighten pets and lead to a spike in lost animals. The organization said the loud, unpredictable...