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April 18, 2025

Republican Women to send care packages to troops

Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be sending packages to the troops on June 6, and the club is looking for addresses of local servicemen or women serving in harm’s way.

Public meetings to discuss Salinas Valley Recycles’ long-term facility project

The Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (aka Salinas Valley Recycles) has released a Notice of Preparation stating its intent to produce an Environmental Impact Report under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Long-Term Facility Needs Study

Registration extended for countywide Artists Open Studio Tour

Regular registration period for the Monterey County Artists Open Studio Tour was originally scheduled to end May 5 but has been extended to May 31.

Grantham University congratulates local grads

Grantham University is proud to announce its March local graduates of the university’s online degree and certificate programs, including Nicholas Chavez of Bradley and Gary Eugene of Jolon.

Farmer’s Market open for business

South County’s only Farmer’s Market is open in Soledad every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.

Pinnacles National Park tourism creates $12.6M in economic benefits

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 215,555 visitors to Pinnacles National Park in 2016 spent $12.6 million in communities near the park.

Officer hopefuls

Last week members of the Gonzales FFA heard from the eight Officer Candidates for the 2017-2018 school year.

Free business assistance loan workshop set for April 27

As part of its economic development efforts, the City of King is sponsoring a free workshop on Thursday, April 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 212 S. Vanderhurst Ave.

Arroyo Seco Citizens hosts fundraiser Saturday to repair Abbott Lakes pump

The Arroyo Seco Citizens Association (ASCA), a non-profit 501c3 organization, will host a fundraiser Saturday, April 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to repair the pump for Abbott Lakes in Las Padres National Forest.

Fairy garden workshop blooms at Eden Valley

Steve McShane teaches residents about the simpler gardening alternative called ā€œfairy gardening.ā€

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Easter basket park

Monterey County gears up for busy Easter Sunday at popular parks

MONTEREY COUNTY — With Easter Sunday approaching on April 20, Monterey County officials are preparing for what is traditionally the busiest day of the...