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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has released initial damage estimates following the onslaught of recent winter storms that caused major flooding, mudslides and other hazardous conditions throughout the region. Currently, the county’s Department of Emergency Management is estimating at least $30 million in damages to...

KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fairgrounds remains in a modified state of operation as Covid-19 pandemic health guidelines continue to restrict the types of activities that can be carried out in public settings.  The upcoming in-person Livestock Grading Show and Online Auction are being planned...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council has approved funding for the Safe Routes to School projects for near-term implementation at its March 14 regular meeting.  The projects — recommended by the Greenfield Safe Routes to School Steering Committee — will fill sidewalk gaps as well as...

King City honored the South County community’s Mexican heritage last Sunday at the annual El Grito Celebration, which opened with a parade along Broadway Street featuring a procession of horses, bands and dancers, much to the delight of hundreds of spectators.

POLL WORKERS MONTEREY COUNTY — On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Monterey County Elections is inviting community members to sign up to be a poll worker in honor of National Poll Worker Volunteer Day. To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/MCE-Poll-Worker. For more information about becoming a poll worker,...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SALINAS VALLEY — Drive-through assistance is needed for Food Bank of Monterey County’s distributions in South Monterey County. Volunteers are needed for traffic control and tagging cars in Soledad on Mondays, Greenfield on Tuesdays and King City on Wednesdays. All distributions take place...

MONTEREY COUNTY — In recent weeks, there has been a surge in fraudulent job postings targeting job seekers, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. These deceptive postings lead unsuspecting individuals to fake websites asking them to provide sensitive personal information, including direct deposit details. They...

GONZALES — Gonzales Youth Guardians explored the wonders of the ocean during a recent visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey. A total of 18 youth and four adult chaperones attended the April 30 field trip, which was funded through the City of Gonzales’...

SPARTANS PARADE GONZALES — A parade celebrating the Gonzales High School varsity boys’ soccer team is planned for Thursday, March 20, at 11:30 a.m. (NEW TIME), starting and ending at Spartan Alley off Fifth Street — the circular route includes Elko Street, Fairview Drive and...

GONZALES — Outgoing Mayor Maria Orozco was recognized at the Jan. 4 Gonzales City Council meeting for her many years of service to the city. Numerous area officials joined in through virtual means to wish her well and make proclamations about her leadership. “You’re a really...