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MONTEREY COUNTY — The internet is a critical part of everyday life — yet one in five Californians, including many in Monterey County, do not have access to affordable, reliable broadband service, devices and the skills to use them. Going without a reliable broadband connection...

ARTIST ALLEY SALINAS — Artists Ink and Co-Lab Studios are bringing the inaugural Artist Alley Block Party, an art festival to celebrate the arts, community and creativity, on Sunday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sherwood Park, famously known for its Hats...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the addition of Dr. Rolando Cabrera, Mary Claypool and Robert Cullen to its Board of Directors. “We are excited to add Rolando, Mary and Robert to the board. Their talent and perspective will expand...

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating an attempted homicide at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) after a use-of-force incident. On July 12, at 9:37 a.m., SVSP staff in a recreation yard observed two inmates striking another inmate with manufactured...

SALINAS — Coastal Kids Home Care marked a significant milestone on Aug. 25, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Touch-A-Truck event. Over the past decade, this event has become a cornerstone of community engagement, bringing together families, local businesses and volunteers to support health and...

CLEAN SLATE DAY MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Public Defender’s Office has announced the annual “Clean Slate Day” on Friday, June 28, at three different locations: the Courtyard of the County Government Center in Salinas from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; the Greenfield...

STOP SIGN CHANGE CHUALAR — Chualar residents may have noticed that the “STOP” signs have recently changed at Main and Grant streets. Now, if motorists are coming off Highway 101 onto Main Street or coming from Chualar River Road going toward the Main and Grant...

MUSIC IN THE PARK GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield will present the first Music in the Park event featuring a Tribute to Selena on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hicks Park, 315 El Camino Real, in Greenfield. Bring picnic blankets or...

SALINAS — Hartnell College will once again host the upcoming STEM Expo, a pivotal event designed to immerse attendees in the dynamic world of artificial intelligence (AI). Scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, at the Hartnell STEM Center Planetarium in Salinas, this Expo promises to be...

CHUALAR — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested Jesus Julian Rios, 25, and Regino Mendoza Arce, 26, both of Salinas, for their involvement in a shooting that left two victims injured while attending a gathering at the St. Theodore’s Catholic Pastoral Center in...