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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SALINAS — ARIEL Theatrical’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” hits the stage on Dec. 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11. Performances take place at the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, 320 Main St., in Salinas. For tickets or more information, visit arieltheatrical.org or call...

As soon as the first U.S. case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus was reported in San Francisco, California officials began sounding the same message: Don’t panic. “We are not surprised by this. This was predictable. This was predicted,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in...

GREENFIELD — Members of the Greenfield Community Science Workshop helped deliver nearly 300 Pozole kits to Greenfield families on Nov. 24, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Pozole is a traditional Mexican stew, and the kits were originally just for local senior residents before the City...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Emergency Communications has launched a customer service feedback survey program beginning this month. The program, called CueHit, is a new tool for the community and user agencies to provide feedback after talking with 911 call takers or dispatchers. Monterey County...

SALINAS — Velocity Invitational wrapped up its inaugural event earlier this month, concluding a jam-packed three-day weekend of vintage racing, special exhibitions, food and wine at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas. From Nov. 12 to 14, more than 10,000 guests attended Velocity Invitational throughout...

SOLEDAD — Soledad High graduate Belinda Ascencio led the Hartnell Panthers women’s soccer team to the Coast Conference championship, helping her team attain an 18-2-2 overall record.  For her leadership on the pitch, the 22-year-old forward was awarded the Coast Conference’s Most Valuable Player. The Panthers...

GONZALES — Community leaders recently gathered at the Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness Center in Gonzales to reflect on the significant impact the recently expanded facility has had on community health and wellness in South Monterey County and surrounding region. Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare...

TOY DRIVE KING CITY — King City Rotary is collecting toys for the Operation Give Back Christmas toy drive. The club has collection boxes to distribute to businesses that would like to assist in the effort and be a collection point for donations. Those interested...

SALINAS VALLEY — Central Coast VNA and Hospice has received a $50,000 grant from Hospice Giving Foundation to help support its Grief and Loss Program in Gonzales for South Monterey County residents. Called New Beginnings, the free monthly support group is designed to help participants...

SALINAS VALLEY — In honor of both National Diabetes Month and Diabetes Education Week, Taylor Farms donated 500 bags of salad and packages of assorted vegetables to the families visiting Mee Memorial Healthcare System clinics in King City and Greenfield on Nov. 15. There were...