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FARM DAY VOLUNTEERS KING CITY — More volunteers are needed for South County Farm Day on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. The annual event gives an opportunity for local students to become familiar with food production and farming. Volunteers...

GREENFIELD — Scheid Vineyards hosted an Earth Day tour of its Greenfield location in late April, sharing some of its growing practices in an attempt to make its wine production more environmentally friendly. Founded in 1972, Scheid Vineyards has 3,200 acres with 40 different varieties...

SOLEDAD — Vehicles cruised through Soledad on June 21 for a family parade to celebrate Father’s Day, which was part of a larger celebration at Eden Valley Care Center. The most recognizable portion was the afternoon parade, where family members drove their fathers from Eden...

SALINAS VALLEY — Diaper distributions two weeks ago in South Monterey County highlighted a growing need for infant supplies along with increased need for food. Agencies in Gonzales, Greenfield and King City each received diapers and wipes from First 5 Monterey County, but their supplies...

LUNCHEON MEETING KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. There will be live Christmas music and songs until noon and the...

SOLEDAD — Last Sunday, Aug. 11, two groups from Soledad and one from Salinas organized a Back to School Giveaway in downtown Soledad. Soledad Hair Company and Happy Hour Mobile Bar, along with MOKU Shaved Ice from Salinas gave away 90 haircuts, 250 backpacks and...

BARBECUE PLANS PINE CANYON — King City and Pine Canyon residents who purchased tickets to the 2020 tri-tip barbecue fundraiser for the Pine Canyon Fire Department have not been left hanging. The department announced Feb. 2 that its upcoming barbecue fundraiser will take place March...

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...

FAIR ENTRIES WANTED SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair is inviting residents of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and San Luis Obispo counties to become exhibitors at this year’s event, taking place May 15-18 in King City. Whether looking to showcase fresh flowers, baked goods,...

GONZALES — The state of California is recognizing Salinas Valley Health’s rural health clinic in Gonzales for exceptional efforts in keeping pediatric patients healthy with outstanding immunization rates. California Public Health Department (CDPH) issued a Certificate of Achievement to Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness...