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Monterey County lifts all evacuation orders for Willow Fire

BIG SUR — Containment on the Willow Fire has increased substantially over the past week, as firefighters continue working around the clock to improve direct control lines and extinguish individual hot spots. The wildfire, located southeast of Big Sur in the Ventana Wilderness of the...

Gang and narcotics search warrant leads to arrests in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) conducted a search warrant June 10 at the residence of a known gang member involved in sales of illegal narcotics in the 1200 block of Greenleaf Loop in Greenfield. The search warrant resulted...

State guidelines remain for Covid-19 safety

MONTEREY COUNTY — Covid-19 pandemic restrictions for businesses in Monterey County ended on June 15, but County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno said state guidelines remain in effect and businesses need to become familiar with guidance from CalOSHA. Moreno advised residents to remain vigilant about...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 28, 2021

BRUSH FIRE KING CITY — A brush fire started in the Salinas River bed off Highway 101 and Jolon Road in King City at about 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 27. As of Monday morning, the fire burned 25 acres and is 50% contained. Forward...

Photo | United Way hosts Stuff the Bus event in Gonzales

GONZALES — United Way Monterey County hosted its second Stuff the Bus community project in South Monterey County on June 12 at the Gonzales Police Department. Volunteers and members of the Gonzales Rotary Club, which sponsored the event, assembled backpacks with new school supplies...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 25, 2021

ROSE GARDEN KING CITY — Mee Memorial Foundation will celebrate National Rose Month with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 29, to unveil the new fountain, bricks and bench area at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City. This coincides with June being National Rose Month....

Monterey County lifts, modifies Willow Fire evacuation warnings and orders

BIG SUR — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has lifted and modified evacuation warnings and orders for the Willow Fire, effective 5 p.m. Thursday. The wildfire, located southeast of Big Sur in Los Padres National Forest’s Ventana Wilderness, has burned at least 2,877 acres and is...

Fully vaccinated people no longer required to wear a mask in Monterey County buildings

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County will no longer require fully vaccinated residents to wear a face covering when inside a county building, the county announced Wednesday. Starting Thursday, residents will be asked to verbally attest that they are fully vaccinated when entering a county building...

Soledad hosts grand-opening celebration Saturday for newly renovated Community Center

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad will be hosting a public grand-opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony of its newly renovated Community Center on Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of activities for the whole family will be offered, including arts and...

ā€˜Fire monks’ defend Tassajara Zen monastery from wildfire

Eight Buddhist monks working to defend the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center near Big Sur, California, from a nearby wildfire have relied not only on the training they have received from professional firefighters but also on their Zen practice. The crew of fire monks, as they...

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Japanese discount retailer Daiso opens its Salinas store Saturday

Popular chain brings thousands of affordable household items and Japanese goods to Central Coast Daiso, the cult-favorite Japanese discount store, will open its doors at...