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SALINAS VALLEY — Thousands of more ballots have been counted by Monterey County Elections in the Nov. 3 general election, which will determine the outcome in South Monterey County races for school boards and city councils as well as decide the fate of local...

SOLEDAD — The City of Soledad has increased its public safety efforts by installing eight “Flock” cameras and signing a five-year contract with Flock Group Inc. Flock cameras are solar-powered, motion-activated cameras capable of reading license plates. They are also used in other Monterey County...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) is helping expand access to 211 services across Monterey County — an essential lifeline that connects residents to food, shelter, health care, financial assistance and other critical resources. As part of its 2025 charitable contributions, PG&E’s...

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County has enacted a mandatory abatement program for select weeds as part of an effort to contain the impatiens necrotic spot virus, or INSV, which has severely impacted the region’s lettuce crop in recent years. Officials are urging residents who notice...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County voters can soon expect a pre-election mailing related to the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.  The mailing, sent by the Monterey County Elections Department, is used to verify residential and mailing addresses. Instructions are included on the card. If...

SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St., in King City. The best cooks in town will prepare...

SOLEDAD — Soledad High School senior Evelyn Camacho, a four-year Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadet, was awarded a full scholarship to attend Norwich University in Vermont. The 17-year-old Camacho, daughter of Apolonio and Patricia Camacho of Soledad, is completing her fourth year...

SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City has received a federal grant to help improve Covid-19 vaccine confidence throughout its service area in southern Monterey County, spanning more than 55 miles between Soledad and Bradley. Health Resources and Services Administration provided the...

TOY DRIVE KING CITY — King City Rotary is collecting toys for the Operation Give Back Christmas toy drive. The club has collection boxes to distribute to businesses that would like to assist in the effort and be a collection point for donations. Those interested...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Starting Oct. 31, Monterey County voters will have expanded access to election services at the satellite Elections Office located at Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., in Seaside. Services available include in-person voting, mail ballot drop-off and same-day voter registration-provisional voting. “We...