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GONZALES — Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) voted unanimously last week to approve the Vista Lucia Reorganization, marking a major milestone for the City of Gonzales and its plans for future growth. The 6-0 vote on Sept. 28 allows the phased annexation of...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas distributed more than $919,000 to local nonprofits, youth organizations, Western heritage groups and other community programs over the past year, marking the largest annual contribution in the organization’s history. The annual donations are made possible largely by local organizations...

MONTEREY COUNTY — United Way Monterey County’s Preschool Service Corps has begun its 2026-27 school year with its largest cohort to date, placing AmeriCorps members in preschool classrooms in King City, Greenfield, Salinas and Castroville. The 21 members were sworn in Sept. 15 at the...

GREENFIELD — Students at Greenfield and King City high schools now have new spaces on campus dedicated to mental health and wellness support. South Monterey County Joint Union High School District hosted ribbon-cutting ceremonies Sept. 21 for the new Wellness Centers at both schools, marking...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department recently hosted its annual POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony and Flag Raising, bringing together community members, veterans, military families, local officials and community organizations to honor American service members who endured captivity and those who remain missing in action. The Sept. 18...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has rejected a proposed agreement with Flock Safety, directing the Sheriff’s Office to end its access to the company’s automated license plate reader system and remove 63 cameras within 60 days. In a 3-2 vote at their...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County is seeking public input on a plan to improve walking and biking safety on local streets and roadways. TAMC will host a series of community engagement events beginning this weekend and continuing through the fall as part...

GONZALES — The Monterey County 4-H community came together on Sept. 12 at the Swiss Rifle Club in Gonzales to celebrate the hard work and dedication of its youth members at the annual Monterey County 4-H Achievement Award Ceremony. Hosted by the Gonzales 4-H Club,...

SALINAS VALLEY — After three weeks of intensive training, dancers from across the Salinas Valley and surrounding communities took the stage last month to celebrate their progress and artistic development through Monterey County Dance Theatre’s annual summer program. The summer intensive brought together students from...

SOLEDAD — Soledad’s fall youth soccer season kicked off this month with player-led drills, local soccer organizations and the distribution of more than 200 FIFA soccer balls to local children and families. The soccer balls were provided through FIFA’s World Cup 2026 community initiative, which...