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SALINAS VALLEY — In the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, the latest results on Friday showed strong competition for seats on South Monterey County school boards, the Soledad Community Health Care District, and city councils in Greenfield and King City. Voter turnout so far reached...

SPOOKFEST SOLEDAD — The Fifth Annual Front Street’s Spookfest & Trunk or Treat will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park in Soledad. The free, family-friendly event will include a variety of festive activities, such as games,...

SOLEDAD — After a six-day trial, a jury found Carlos Perdomo, an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad, guilty of first-degree attempted murder on a peace officer on Oct. 14. Perdomo, 38, was also found guilty of assault by a life prisoner,...

VETERANS CELEBRATION MONTEREY COUNTY — All 12 awardees for the 34th Monterey County Veteran of the Year celebration will be inducted into that elite corps. Each will receive a medallion and certificates from the Board of Supervisors, along with other honors. Veterans of the Year...

FIELD CLOSURES KING CITY — Aera Soccer Park and Creek Bridge Softball Park in King City will be closed to the public from Nov. 4 through Feb. 28, 2025. Public Works staff will be working on the fields, which includes re-seeding, aerating and rest. Report...

CRAB FEED KING CITY — King City Rotary Club will host its annual Crab Feed on Friday, Nov. 22, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. The all-you-can-eat crab dinner also includes a DJ and line dancing. Doors open...

FALL LECTURE BRADLEY — San Antonio Valley Historical Association is hosting its annual Meeting and Fall Lecture featuring “Fall at Hesperia Hall,” on Saturday, Nov. 16. The public event will take place at Hesperia Hall, which is located on Bryson-Hesperia Road in Bradley. A meet-and-greet...

SALINAS — Hartnell College has earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latinx student success in higher education. The Seal is a national certification for institutions that strive to go beyond enrollment and more...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad hosted its second annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration last Saturday afternoon at the Soledad Community Center. The Nov. 2 event invited families and community members of all backgrounds to honor loved ones who have passed...

PET CLINIC GONZALES — A low-cost vaccination clinic for all dogs and puppies is set for Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Gonzales Police Department at 109 Fourth St. No appointments are needed. Vaccines and microchips are being...