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Popular chain brings thousands of affordable household items and Japanese goods to Central Coast Daiso, the cult-favorite Japanese discount store, will open its doors at Harden Ranch Plaza at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, marking the retailer's first location on the Central Coast. The store...

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas has awarded $30,000 in scholarships through the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) to support local students pursuing higher education or vocational training. For 39 years, the Rodeo’s scholarship program has helped empower young leaders who demonstrate academic promise, community...

UNDERWATER MUSICAL SALINAS — ARIEL Theatrical will present “Go Fish,” a fun-filled underwater musical featuring a vibrant cast of sea creatures. Performed by children ages 5-11, the show introduces young audiences to musical theater as characters like Tuna Fish, Clownfish and Shark navigate the challenges...

CHUALAR — Monterey County has honored the last surviving Bracero of the 1963 Chualar train tragedy, recognizing his life story and the enduring legacy of Bracero workers during Bracero Worker History Recognition Week. During a special ceremony Sept. 16 at the Monterey County Board of...

GREENFIELD — Lavender Creek, a family-run lavender farm and growing wellness brand near Greenfield in South Monterey County, has transformed its first Lavender Wellness Experience at the farm into a growing series of community workshops that bring calm and comfort directly to seniors and...

ADOPTION EVENT MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County will host its “Fall in Love” adoption event from Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 12. During this period, all adoption fees will be waived, thanks to the support of donors; donations are encouraged to help sustain...

MONTEREY COUNTY — This September, hope will take root across Monterey County as local organizations unite to celebrate National Recovery Month through a collective Day of Hope. This day of recognition is a unified effort across communities where each organization plans its own unique gathering...

SALINAS VALLEY — City of Soledad, along with local police and fire personnel, hosted a ceremony Thursday morning at Bill Ramus Park to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The annual event honored the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost, while...

MONTEREY COUNTY — In a bid to connect jobseekers with employment opportunities this fall, Monterey County Works is hosting a series of upcoming job fairs and specialized recruitment events throughout October. “Time to be bold, make it easy on yourself, shake hands and stand out...

SALINAS VALLEY — Several dozen community members gathered for a news conference at the County Government Center in Salinas last Tuesday to release a new study that found that pregnant women in Monterey County are more likely to be exposed to far higher levels...