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GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department will be out during the month of August looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI). “Impaired driving is preventable,” Chief Keith Wise said. “It's a choice. If you’ve been drinking or taken drugs that impair you, make...

Monterey County libraries offer free 24/7 online tutoring MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries has launched free 24/7 online tutoring for K-12 students through Homework CA. The service, offered through the California State Library and Pacific Library Partnership and powered by Tutor.com, is available to...

SALINAS — Across the United States, hospitals are grappling with a growing shortage of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. At Salinas Valley Health, an innovative solution takes a home-grown approach to creating an essential workforce pipeline. Every summer, students from across Monterey County step...

SALINAS VALLEY — National Night Out took place last Tuesday in the Salinas Valley cities of Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield, bringing together families, first responders and local organizations for an evening of community connection hosted by each police department. On Fourth Street in Gonzales, the...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has opened the North Central Coast Air Basin’s first Clean Air Center at the Soledad Community Center, creating a designated public space where residents can seek cleaner indoor air during wildfire smoke events. The new center, located at 560 Walker...

County implements security screening at Government Center SALINAS — Monterey County has implemented permanent security screening measures as of Aug. 10 at the public entrance of the County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St. in Salinas. The new measures, approved by the Monterey County Board of...

SOLEDAD — A Greenfield man was arrested Sunday night after fleeing from a traffic stop and ramming a secured gate at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. At about 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 9, officers attempted to stop a...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Candidates have until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, to file for several local offices that remain open after the regular filing period for the Nov. 3 General Election closed Friday. The extended filing period applies to offices where an eligible incumbent did...

Drug awareness symposium set for Seaside MONTEREY COUNTY — Sun Street Centers and community partners will host the third annual Overdose and Drug Awareness Symposium on Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Oldemeyer Center in Seaside. The free event will bring together youth, parents, educators, health care...

SALINAS — The northbound Highway 101 offramp at Main Street in Salinas will be closed from 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday for emergency repairs following a recent traffic collision. Crews will repair guardrail, lighting and fencing damaged in the collision. Message and directional signs will...