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LISTENING SESSION SOLEDAD — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office will be hosting a community listening session on Wednesday, July 2, in Soledad. The session will take place at 6 p.m. at Hartnell College’s Soledad Education Center, Community Room, 1505 Metz...

GREENFIELD — Detectives from the Greenfield Police Department have arrested a second shooting suspect in connection with a 2021 attempted murder. The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody Wednesday for his involvement in the Feb. 11, 2021, shooting that injured an 18-year-old on the 200...

SALINAS — Caltrans, the City of Salinas and the Arts Council for Monterey County have announced the completion of the Clean California Murals Project that features bright, life-size murals, drought-resistant landscaping and improved lighting at East Market Street, Alisal Street and Sanborn Road along...

GREENFIELD — An early morning fire that completely engulfed California Gourmet Pizza in Greenfield last week remains under investigation. The restaurant building, located on the 500 block of Walnut Avenue, suffered major structural damage in the fire, which began shortly after midnight on Feb. 9....

MONTEREY COUNTY — Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) presented $84,750 to five Monterey County nonprofits at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 3. Rural community and business leaders from across the state raised the funds during the Basket Drawing and Auction at...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District recently celebrated its entry into the Verizon Innovative Learning program, a prestigious national initiative designed to break down digital barriers and promote educational equity.  The Aug. 15 kickoff event, held at Vista Verde Middle School, marked a significant milestone...

Greenfield City Council has pledged up to $10 million of support for a new courthouse if the Monterey County Superior Court continues its development of the South County Regional Courthouse Project located in Greenfield.

Seafood donation program expands to Salinas nonprofit CENTRAL COAST — Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust has partnered with Nancy’s Project to provide donated local seafood to the organization beginning this month. The first distribution is scheduled for May 6, when Nancy’s Project will begin including the seafood...

Dry conditions across the West that have dashed hopes for a respite from relentless drought are expected to continue across the region into spring and beyond, forecasters said Thursday. Dan Collins, a meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said in a briefing that...

Each year the South County YMCA raises funds to help people who cannot afford its membership fees.