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MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Parks Department and Sheriff’s Office have received a lifesaving gift — handheld sonar devices and training to assist in water rescues.  The devices, called AquaEye, have advanced technology, using sonar and artificial intelligence. The donation of these devices...

SALINAS VALLEY — Chevron, in partnership with the Monterey County Office of Education and the Fab Foundation, recently hosted an afternoon of free hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning at the official launch of the Central Coast Mobile Fab Lab. “We work to...

SALINAS VALLEY — Memorial Day ceremonies will be impacted by Covid-19 health guidelines once again, with Greenfield and Gonzales hosting small ceremonies, King City only having a cemetery wreath drop-off and Soledad standing out with a ceremony on par with previous years. SOLEDAD “Soledad has had...

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors has announced plans for the 2021 Salinas Valley Fair, which will again include a virtual livestock show and auction due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “With many unknowns for 2021, the Salinas Valley Fair is planning...

GONZALES — Former Gonzales High School wrestling coach Frank Hankin has been chosen to enter the California Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Hankin, who guided the Spartans wrestling team to five Mission Trail Athletic League championships, will be honored at an induction...

RUSTIC REMAKE KING CITY — Rustic Remake, an annual arts and craft show, returns for a fourth time to the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event features Central Coast vendors, who will...

WEAPONS REPORT KING CITY — King City Police Department will host a community meeting on Wednesday, March 20, to discuss the annual Military Weapons Report. The meeting will detail weapons currently in the inventory of the department that meet the description of military weapons as...

GREENFIELD — Three juvenile gang members have been arrested after they committed an armed robbery of the Chevron gas station in Greenfield late last month. According to Greenfield Police Chief Greg Allen, the suspects entered the gas station, located at 202 El Camino Real, at...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Temperatures in Monterey County are expected to be very hot today and through the next few days. SPCA Monterey County advises pet owners that high temperatures can be dangerous for pets, especially since pets are not acclimated to this sudden weather change. Pets...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo has announced his 2022 Young Supervisors Program for local high school and first-year college students. The four-week program will be held at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors Government Building. Alejo previously had a Young Assemblymembers Program...