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SOLEDAD — There are moments in Soledad when a group of police cars, with their lights flashing and sirens roaring, is a sign of something peaceful. In these instances, the driving officers getting on their loudspeakers to sing or declare “Happy Birthday” makes their...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is being asked to close all bars and indoor operations for restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, zoos, museums and cardrooms following a recent surge of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations among residents in the area. Monday’s request came in the form of...

SALINAS VALLEY — New courthouse projects in Greenfield and Seaside were both suspended by the Superior Court of California’s Monterey County branch, according to an announcement made last week. The funding impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the state budget, including withdrawals previously allocated for...

GONZALES — Gonzales resident Jean Salcido was honored for a lifetime of community service during United Way of Monterey County’s 2020 Live United Awards. United Way recognized outstanding community contributors from June 22 through 27 in lieu of an awards ceremony due to Covid-19 concerns. “She...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has been placed on the state’s Covid-19 county data monitoring watch list after exceeding the 14-day case rate threshold of 100 cases per 100,000 residents and the threshold for percent change in three-day average hospitalizations. California Department of Public Health...

SOLEDAD — Vehicles cruised through Soledad on June 21 for a family parade to celebrate Father’s Day, which was part of a larger celebration at Eden Valley Care Center. The most recognizable portion was the afternoon parade, where family members drove their fathers from Eden...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Health officials throughout the nation have said testing is an essential factor in the battle against the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), and with case numbers rising in communities near and far, getting a test is critical to understanding where the virus is...

VIRTUAL PARADE GONZALES — With festivities around the state canceled due to Covid-19 concerns, the City of Gonzales will host a Virtual Fourth of July Parade. This offers a chance for residents to enjoy some festivities while maintaining safe distances through the online format. Participants...

GREENFIELD — Two city employees were honored by Greenfield Police Department during Greenfield City Council’s June 9 meeting. Joseph Dyels was named Officer of the Year and City IT Administrator Eduardo Espinosa was named Civilian of the Year. The two were chosen by GPD for their...

CHUALAR — Salinas Valley residents can get tested for Covid-19 in Chualar on Thursday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drive-thru testing will be hosted by Natividad Medical Center, which has organized pop-up sites throughout the county in order to serve areas...