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VETERAN BBQ KING CITY — King City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 will host a drive-thru Veterans Day barbecue on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the VFW, 599 Bitterwater Road. The meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad and roll. Tickets...

SALINAS — Partnership for Children has received a $105,000 grant from Hospice Giving Foundation to continue its mission of advocating for children and families on the Central Coast. Since 2007, the nonprofit organization has provided transportation and financial assistance for area children who require access...

Over the holiday weekend, many spook-tacular activities to celebrate Day of the Dead and Halloween returned to the Salinas Valley, with thousands in attendance. Here is a look at some of the events that took place this year. Día de los Muertos Festival Community members dressed...

MONTEREY COUNTY — For those feeling stressed, anxious and lonely in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, Interim’s Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) continues to provide outreach opportunities. Interim’s short-term program offers support to individuals struggling with mental illness, and their families who have been affected...

COOKING DEMO MONTEREY COUNTY — Everyone’s Harvest will host a Thanksgiving “Tricks and Tips” virtual cooking demonstration Tuesday, Nov. 9, with renowned local chef Brandon Miller. His demo will feature “Mashers vs. Smashers” — keys to making restaurant-quality mashed potatoes and an easy way to...

SOLEDAD — Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association (CHISPA) recently celebrated the grand opening of the Rancho San Vicente all-electric housing development in Soledad. CHISPA, a nonprofit developer and provider of affordable housing based in Salinas, hosted the Oct. 15 ceremony, which featured a...

SOLEDAD — An off-duty Soledad correctional officer with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was arrested Wednesday for annoying and molesting minors. According to Salinas Police, 22-year-old Fabian Vasquez was communicating with and sending sexually explicit images and videos to two females under age...

CLEANUP DAY GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield and other organizations have planned a Cleanup Day on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Greenfield Corporation Yard, 920 Walnut Ave. Local residents can dispose of such items as general garbage, mattresses, electronics,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has been notified that a contractor providing behavioral health services to various clients experienced a network data breach that may have involved unauthorized access to the personal data of 4,201 county residents. The breach occurred between Aug. 25 and 27...

SALINAS VALLEY — Dozens of employers from multiple industry sectors are expected to attend the South Monterey County Job Fair at the Soledad Community Center next Wednesday. Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB), the City of Soledad and the Soledad Parks and Recreation District have...