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DRINKING WATER SAN LUCAS — The San Lucas Drinking Water Project Team invites the public to a community meeting on Thursday, March 6, to give an update on project options to improve drinking water quality in the San Lucas community. The Team will provide a...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Health Departments of the Counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz invite the public to participate in a community survey to systematically gather information about potential health concerns related to the January 2025 battery fire at the Vistra Moss...

EDUCATION TOUR MONTEREY COUNTY — The 2024-25 Inside Education Monterey County Cohort will host its next tour on Friday, March 21. Guests who sign up to experience this unique hands-on experience will dive deep into the topic of science and the arts in Monterey County...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Historical Society is hosting an open house on Saturday, March 15, from 1 to 3 p.m., featuring a new display titled “150 Years of Schools in Soledad.” This exhibition showcases the rich history of education in Soledad, beginning with the first school...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has joined a coalition of cities and counties across the United States in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful threats against local jurisdictions with so-called “sanctuary” policies. The lawsuit, spearheaded by the County of Santa Clara...

SALINAS VALLEY — Alliance on Aging hosted its highly anticipated 2025 King City Trashion Show, themed “Once Upon a Time,” last month inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds. The Feb. 20 event drew a crowd eager to witness a spectacular showcase of...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $47,500 in educational scholarships last year and the application period for 2025 funds is open. California Rodeo Salinas started a scholarship program with Hartnell College back in 1986 and recently transitioned the program to the Community...

SALINAS VALLEY — The Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan has been officially adopted by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors and the city councils of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City. “This milestone marks a significant achievement in efforts...

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation and the K-12 STEAM Program will present the 19th Annual STEAM Family Science Day on Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave., in Salinas. This is an event to be enjoyed...

SPARTANS PARADE GONZALES — A parade celebrating the Gonzales High School varsity boys’ soccer team is planned for Thursday, March 20, at 11:30 a.m. (NEW TIME), starting and ending at Spartan Alley off Fifth Street — the circular route includes Elko Street, Fairview Drive and...