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SOLEDAD — A pedestrian was killed and two police officers were injured last Tuesday following a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended in Soledad. According to Soledad Police, the chase started in Greenfield at about 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 16. Officers attempted to stop the driver...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) has announced four new energy storage projects located within its service area, including three in Monterey County. The community-focused energy provider, which is responsible for sourcing clean and renewable electricity on behalf of Monterey, San Benito, San...

DECORATING CONTEST GONZALES — City of Gonzales is hosting a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest for local groups and organizations. Decorating should occur between Nov. 22 and Dec. 2, with judging taking place at the Holiday Lights event on Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Those interested...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Veterans Day Parade made a grand return this year for its 11th annual patriotic celebration, with thousands of residents from all over gathering in Oldtown Salinas to honor local veterans. After a live-streamed event last year, more than 100 participants...

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has informed current students that they will need to show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 by Dec. 10 in order to remain enrolled for the Spring 2022 semester.  After that date, students will have to provide vaccine documentation before...

SALINAS — Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) was honored as California Telehealth Policy Coalition’s 2021 Telehealth Champion at its annual conference Nov. 2.  The virtual event drew close to 100 telehealth policy experts and stakeholders from around the country. “There is no greater example of the potential...

MAP REVIEW MONTEREY COUNTY — A public hearing to review draft maps for Monterey County Supervisorial district boundaries is set for Saturday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. Monterey County Board of Supervisors and Monterey County Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC) will conduct the joint hearing to...

POP-UP CLINIC KING CITY — The VIDA Project, Monterey County Health Department and the City of King will co-host a Pop-Up Clinic on Friday, Nov. 19. The free clinic will take place from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has voted to suspend the masking requirement of its indoor face covering ordinance, effective immediately. “This means while wearing face coverings in indoor public settings remains strongly recommended, it is no longer required,” according to Maia Carroll,...