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Hannah Stuercke of King City graduated from Cedarville University, located in Cedarville, Ohio, in spring 2022 with an undergraduate degree in nursing. Isaias Gonzales of King City has been recognized on the Dean’s List at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., for the spring 2022 semester....

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...

SALINAS VALLEY — Christian Clifford, author of books about Spanish-Mexican history in California, was on a quest to visit all 21 California missions, including Mission Soledad and Mission San Antonio de Padua in South Monterey County — on foot. When asked why he did it,...

SALINAS — Salinas Valley Health President/CEO Pete Delgado has announced his resignation after 10 years at the helm of the local health organization. “I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the trust, support and collaboration I have experienced during my tenure as your president/CEO,”...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The state of California has implemented new reopening guidelines called “equity metrics” in an effort to bring down Covid-19 infection rates in disadvantaged communities and communities of color. The third metric adds another criteria for counties to reopen but has not been...

GONZALES — Registered and vocational nursing students from Hartnell College recently went to Taylor Farms in Gonzales to present information about Covid-19 vaccines and answer questions regarding the process of getting immunized. “The purpose is to be here to give presentations on the importance of...

PUMPKIN SHOWOFF MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries has invited county residents to take a photo of their decorated or carved pumpkin and post it on Facebook or Instagram with the libraries tagged. Participants have a chance to win a prize as they get...

GREENFIELD — Residents of Greenfield will have an opportunity to experience a street makeover designed to be safer and more comfortable for all users. To improve safety and encourage walking and bicycling, the City of Greenfield — in partnership with the Transportation Agency for Monterey...

GREENFIELD — EAH Housing, a nonprofit housing development and management organization, has announced that construction is underway at Greenfield Commons, with the last modular stack for Phase I recently completed. This two-phase modular affordable housing project will provide 200 units to low-income families, as well...

Red, white and blue flags flew at the Gonzales Cemetery, where many in the community gathered Monday to honor the memory of those who fell in service to their country.