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GONZALES — Board members for Gonzales Unified School District recently discussed looming budget problems, which according to a presentation from Associate Superintendent Mary Dawson, could have deferrals totaling $4.6 million. “Although deferrals are scheduled to be repaid, this amount of deferrals can be catastrophic to...

SALINAS VALLEY — Restaurants in California have had to get creative to stay afloat during the Covid-19 shelter-in-place era, especially since the latest restrictions on operation prevent them from using indoor dining areas. While many have returned to take-out and delivery orders, some have turned...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The number of residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County has surpassed 3,000, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department. Another 76 confirmed cases were added Friday, bringing the total number of Covid-19-infected residents...

SOLEDAD — Voters will be asked whether they support a bond measure totaling more than $13.7 million this November in order to fund educational technology projects and affordable housing for teachers at the Soledad Unified School District. The measure proposal passed in a 5-0 vote...

KING CITY — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) board members, elected officials and staff celebrated the groundbreaking of MST’s South County Operations and Maintenance Facility in King City on July 10. The project will support existing and future transit needs in the surrounding rural communities of South...

GREENFIELD — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District staff and board members hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Monday at Greenfield High School, where a revamped parking lot will be finished this month and a new two-story science building is expected to begin construction...

DANGEROUS HIGHWAY SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County District 3 Supervisor Chris Lopez and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, Caltrans and the South of Salinas US 101 Traffic Safety Alliance will host a town hall meeting July 15 at 6 p.m. through Zoom in order...

MONTEREY COUNTY — State strike teams, which are part of California’s strategy to curb the rising numbers of Covid-19 cases, have notified the Monterey County Health Department of their intent to visit the county. “When and how long such a team or teams will be...

FOOTBALL FALLOUT KING CITY — Board members from King City Stangs Football and Cheer announced June 25 that their teams will not participate in Monterey Bay Youth Football League for the 2020 season. On June 24, the Football League officially suspended the 2020 season due...

SOLEDAD — Monterey County hosted a Census Week of Action last week that included a Questionnaire Assistance Kiosk at the South County YMCA in Soledad on July 2.  Two computer stations were set up with members of the Census Complete Count Committee on hand to...