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MARKET RETURNS SOLEDAD — The Soledad Certified Farmer's Market is back on Soledad Street. After a brief hiatus, the market resumed April 3 and will continue every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Since 2006, the market has been a community favorite, offering fresh produce,...

LIVING HISTORY DAY KING CITY — Join the excitement at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum in King City on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Gold Rush Jamboree – Living History Day, where the spirit of the...

TROOP ITEMS KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be collecting items to be sent to servicemen and women serving overseas on June 3. Those who would like to participate in this ongoing project can drop off items for the troops in...

MUSEUM CELEBRATION KING CITY — Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM), in partnership with the King City Young Farmers, will host a family-friendly Independence Day celebration at San Lorenzo Park, 1160 Broadway St., in King City on Friday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United States. Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau urges parents and caregivers to learn about the dangers of leaving children alone...

SOLEDAD — Monterey County Works and the City of Soledad are teaming up for a South County Young Adult Job Fair on Saturday, April 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, in Soledad. “We’re proud to partner with...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has announced the launch of its Park Attendant Pilot Program, a new initiative that provides youth employment opportunities while enhancing the safety, cleanliness and hospitality of Orchard Lane Park during the busy summer season. The program, which will run on...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Community Action Partnership (MCCAP) is inviting residents to participate in a public hearing aimed at gathering feedback on the draft version of the 2026-27 Community Action Plan (CAP Plan). The event is scheduled for Monday, April 14, from 3 to...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad celebrated a major milestone in public safety and community development with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 20, marking the arrival of a new fire ladder truck and the unveiling of a newly constructed apparatus bay built to house it. Thanks to...

SALINAS VALLEY — The Fourth of July was celebrated last Friday at Gonzales Central Park and Soledad Little League Park in the Salinas Valley cities, respectively. The Gonzales celebration took place from noon until 6 p.m., while the Soledad celebration ran from noon to 8:30...