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SALINAS — A 101-year-old World War II veteran who survived a kamikaze attack on his ship was the guest of honor at a special Memorial Day tribute event at Salinas Valley Health. John Edward Laughton spoke emotionally about the 1945 air attack on his ship...

BLOOD DRIVE GONZALES — Gonzales Fire Department in collaboration with Vitalant is hosting a community blood drive on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All blood types and platelets are needed, and appointments are encouraged. Visit vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) for...

HOUSING MEETING MONTEREY COUNTY — Community members are invited to attend a virtual meeting on the County of Monterey’s Housing Element on Thursday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m. to learn how they can shape the future of housing in their area. The Housing Element is...

SOLEDAD — Two students from South Monterey County are among the 11 recipients who were awarded 2023 College Arts Scholarships from the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC). The $2,500 scholarships are given to graduating high school seniors in Monterey County who are pursuing a...

SALINAS VALLEY — Things were challenging enough for lettuce growers in Monterey County’s Salinas Valley before Mother Nature dealt a one-two punch in this year’s storms. Farmers in 2022 had suffered an estimated $150 million in crop losses as impatiens necrotic spot virus — a...

GONZALES — Adventure Seeking Seniors group was among this year’s nominees for the 47th Annual LIVE UNITED Awards, presented by United Way Monterey County, which celebrate and recognize volunteers for their contributions to the community. The Gonzales group is made up of senior citizens...

GREENFIELD — Five new police officers and one community service officer, all bilingual speakers, have joined the Greenfield Police Department. Officers Damian Ayala, Daniel Lopez and Michael Ramirez are recent graduates from the police academy, and Officers Antonio Jardines and Federico Tinoco are laterals from...

CAR WASH KING CITY — Sun Street Centers will host a car wash fundraiser to support its Men and Women’s Residential Program in King City on Saturday, May 27. The car wash will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 641 Broadway St....

BLOCK PARTY KING CITY — King City Police Department has planned a District 2 Block Party on Thursday, May 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 400 block of Pearl Street. There will be music, food, bounce houses, entertainment and more. The community can...

GONZALES — Gonzales City Manager Trevin Barber has left his position with the City of Gonzales after just four months. According to a City news release last week, Barber departed to focus his career on finance and economic development while spending more time with his...