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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department announced earlier this week that “sufficient progress” has been made vaccinating Phase 1a health care workers, and that providers may now begin to offer Covid-19 vaccine to residents age 75 years or older in Phase 1b, Tier...

FOOD DISTRIBUTION GONZALES — Gonzales Community Church Food Pantry will distribute food on Jan. 29 beginning at 10 a.m. at Gonzales Community Church’s ed building, at the corner of Fourth and Day streets. Drive-thru service is provided. SPORTS RALLY SALINAS — A rally of those wanting to...

LOS ÁNGELES — María Elena Hernández recuperó hace poco una caja floreada escondida en su armario y la desempolvó. Durante más de una década ahí ha ido guardando las declaraciones de impuestos, los contratos de alquiler y otros documentos que ha reunido para demostrar...

GREENFIELD — Stephanie Garcia was recognized for her community contributions during the Jan. 12 meeting of Greenfield City Council, as Mayor Lance Walker presented her with a certificate of appreciation. Walker noted Garcia’s many contributions, including park cleanups, numerous hours with Little League, Apple Park...

SALINAS VALLEY — Heavy rain from a winter storm continues to pummel South Monterey County, forcing local roadways to close due to flooding and mudslides. “The overnight storms have impacted many local roadways and continue to do so for the next few days,” said Maia...

MONTEREY COUNTY — High school juniors and seniors have until the Jan. 29 deadline to apply for Bank of America’s prestigious Student Leaders program, which provides a paid summer internship at local nonprofits. Two community-driven high school juniors or seniors from Monterey County are selected...

SALINAS VALLEY — This week’s forecast of heavy rain and gusty winds has caused state and county officials to issue warnings, including for flash floods, throughout the Salinas Valley region that continue through Thursday. Heavy rainfall has led to debris flows and flash flooding in...

FLASH FLOODING SALINAS VALLEY — National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for the River, Carmel and Dolan fire burn scars due to heavy rain in the area, calling it a “life-threatening situation.” Excessive rainfall will result in debris flow moving through the burn...

YUMA, Arizona — El padre Emilio Chapa estaba dando su homilía un domingo reciente cuando hizo una pausa para lamentarse de algo que lo había hecho estremecer al entrar a la sacristía antes de dar la misa. El pizarrón donde su personal colocaba solicitudes para...