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MONTEREY COUNTY — Another 95 residents have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County this week, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 640 countywide on Friday. According to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department, data showed a jump from...

SOLEDAD — A Memorial Day performance of “Taps” was played by Liam Devenney on May 25 as part of a National Moment of Remembrance for Kevin McArthur. Devenney, an eighth grader from Mountain View, posted the video online for others to watch and remember McArthur. McArthur,...

GROCERY GENESIS SOLEDAD — A weekly farmers market begins today, June 4, at 4 p.m. at the Soledad Historical Society building, 137 Soledad St. Organizers aim to run the market every Thursday until October, with safety guidelines in place. VIRTUAL VALIDATION KING CITY — A virtual graduation...

GREENFIELD — New highway signs were installed last week to honor five Monterey County veterans, including Greenfield’s Sgt. Javier Sanchez Jr., who gave his life during service in Afghanistan after two tours in Iraq. “Our community will always remember Sgt. Sanchez because of his contributions...

SOLEDAD — Top scholars at Soledad High School were recently honored at a virtual ceremony presented by the Soledad Rotary Club and the Soledad Unified School District. Top academic achievers from each grade level were celebrated and highlighted in front of their peers and families. “On...

GONZALES — City leaders hosted a Zoom town hall meeting May 16 to discuss the planned Gonzales Community Center to be built on Fifth Street near the high school. The project has been in the works for years, but city leaders were interested in community...

GREENFIELD — A new fire engine is on the way for Greenfield Fire Department after the Board of Supervisors approved a $700,000 grant in late April. The funds cover the complete cost of a new 2020 Pierce Saber fire engine and all equipment needed for...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The number of residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County has increased to 545, up 15 from the previous day, according to the latest data from Monterey County Health Department. Monday’s report shows a total of 333...

FARM FRESH SOLEDAD — The first farmers market in South Monterey County this year will take place at the Soledad Historical Society on June 4 at 4 p.m. It is located at 137 Front St. in Soledad. Safety guidelines and number of merchants has not...

SALINAS VALLEY — Spaying and neutering for pets was conducted locally and affordably with a visit from the SNIP Bus, which operated in Greenfield on May 16 and Soledad on May 17. With the exception of this past March, the SNIP Bus has visited South...