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JOB FAIRS SALINAS — Monterey County Workforce Development Board has planned a series of in-person job fairs, online recruitments and workshops this month. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, an in-person recruitment event for Interim Inc. will take place at America’s Job Center, 344 Salinas St., Suites...

GREENFIELD — Detective Sgt. Justin Mattke of the Greenfield Police Department has been awarded the prestigious 40 Under 40 Award by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), recognizing his exemplary leadership and dedication to law enforcement. Mattke’s journey in policing began at the...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and the Arts Council for Monterey County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for three new murals in downtown Soledad last Saturday. This initiative is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown area and create a space where residents...

THEATER AUDITIONS KING CITY — Sol Treasures in King City will be hosting auditions for its 2023-24 theater season, which focuses on the human experience and the ways that all types of love can move people to unbelievable kindness. “Both shows this season are testaments...

SOLEDAD — U.S. Congressman Jimmy Panetta met with leaders from Braga Fresh and Farm Journal Foundation on Oct. 9 to discuss how support for agricultural research and development can benefit global food and nutrition security. The meeting included a tour of Braga Fresh’s produce farming...

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...

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...

WREATH DONATIONS KING CITY — Wreaths Across America, sponsored by Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated, will have a booth at the King City Center parking lot near Safeway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Information and application forms to donate...

BIKE REPAIR KING CITY — Greenfield Community Science Workshop will host a Bike Repair Workshop offering free tune-up and repair services on Saturday, Dec. 2, in King City. The workshop will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at San Antonio Park, 1245 Bedford...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has awarded $109,000 in Arts and Cultural Impact Grants to 22 local arts organizations and nonprofit organizations with art programs, thanks to funding from the County of Monterey and its Board of Supervisors.  This is the...