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MONTEREY COUNTY — Appointments are available at Monterey County testing sites as the region continues to respond to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, including new state guidelines for a tiered reopening system. “Coronavirus took a step back in the news to the fires, but we are...

The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories — some virus-related, some not — that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...

MONTEREY COUNTY — There are now five confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Monterey County as of Friday, up one from yesterday’s announcement, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department. Four of the cases are travel-related, and the other is...

SALINAS — Velocity Invitational wrapped up its inaugural event earlier this month, concluding a jam-packed three-day weekend of vintage racing, special exhibitions, food and wine at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas. From Nov. 12 to 14, more than 10,000 guests attended Velocity Invitational throughout...

Central Park received a season festive makeover over the weekend as the Gonzales Youth Council celebrated the annual tree lighting Dec. 8.

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Dollywood Foundation has designated Sept. 25 as Give Like Dolly Day, an annual initiative encouraging people to support children’s literacy and local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs. The date, 9-2-5, is a nod to one of Dolly Parton’s international hits and...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Voting is underway for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election in Monterey County, with ballots mailed and early voting options now open or scheduled across the county. Monterey County Elections officials said local voter information guides began mailing April 23,...

POETRY CONTEST MONTEREY COUNTY — High school students from across Monterey County will take the stage Saturday, Jan. 31, for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud county competition at the Black Box Theater, Monterey County Office of Education, 901 Blanco Circle, in Salinas. The event runs...

KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation has announced Valeria Beltran, a junior at Gonzales High School, as the recipient of the 2025 Heritage Foundation Scholarship. As this year’s winner, Beltran will raise the official Heritage Animal, a hog she has named “Zero,” and...

GREENFIELD — Local youth will soon have a chance to work on their basketball skills with the Greenfield Recreation Department, which will host a four-week basketball camp starting Dec. 5. The camp is an additional offering by the department, as it currently runs a day...