Local News

SALINAS VALLEY — Preliminary results from the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election show several candidates in the lead for seats on South Monterey County school boards and the Soledad Community Health Care District. Although these early counts provide insight, additional votes expected this Friday...

LOBBY HOURS GREENFIELD — Starting this week, the Greenfield Police Department lobby will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., shifting from the previous hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This change allows the staff more time to handle additional reporting and paperwork...

SALINAS VALLEY — In an effort to increase groundwater recharge and storage while reducing flooding, four local agencies and nonprofits collaborating on the Multi-benefit Land Repurposing Program are seeking public input about known areas of flooding and recharge. A public survey is now open and...

CHAMBER AWARDS KING CITY — Nominations are due by Nov. 10 for King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 2023 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Friend of the Community and Hermie Robles Youth of the Year awards. Forms can be downloaded from...

CALIFORNIA — Arcadia Publishing has announced the publication of “California Agriculture,” a new history of the state’s agriculture industry by author Patti DesMarais. The 128-page paperback is part of Arcadia’s “Images of America” book series, featuring historical information and photographs. Beginning with the Spanish padres in...

SOCCER ACADEMY MONTEREY COUNTY — Chevron, in partnership with Alianza de Futbol and the San Jose Earthquakes, has announced the return of the Chevron Soccer Academy (CSA) to Salinas for a free clinic and tryout. About 200 Monterey County participants, ages 9-15, will receive soccer...

SOLEDAD — All fires in Pinnacles National Park are prohibited for the remainder of the summer fire season. At the “Very High” fire level, these restrictions include prohibitions on all open flames, fire pits and grills, regardless of fuel type. Gas, charcoal, propane and wood burning...

FAIR ENTRIES WANTED SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair is inviting residents of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and San Luis Obispo counties to become exhibitors at this year’s event, taking place May 15-18 in King City. Whether looking to showcase fresh flowers, baked goods,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Community Action Partnership is celebrating a milestone with its partner organizations across the county this month: 60 years of improving communities, fighting the impacts of poverty, inspiring a spirit of hope and creating opportunities for residents to be a...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department is requesting the Board of Supervisors to continue the Board Workshop on the “Draft Housing Element 6th Cycle” update until June 11. This request aims to extend the public comment period on the...