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FREE PHONES SALINAS — Alliance on Aging (AOA) provides services and resources that address the challenges and opportunities for older adults in Monterey County, one of which is needing a cell phone for everyday activities. AOA is inviting seniors to come and get a free...

TROOP DONATIONS KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be collecting items to be sent to servicemen and women serving overseas on June 4. Anyone who would like to participate in this ongoing project can drop off items for the troops at...

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...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has awarded $109,000 in Arts and Cultural Impact Grants to 22 local arts organizations and nonprofit organizations with art programs, thanks to funding from the County of Monterey and its Board of Supervisors.  This is the...

En todo Estados Unidos, son pocos los hispanos vacunados, según un análisis elaborado por The New York Times con base en la información sobre etnicidad y raza informada por los estados. El porcentaje de hispanos entre la población vacunada es inferior que la población...

SOLEDAD — Building components for the new Women’s Health Center in Soledad were finally moved onto their foundation last week. FULL STORY: https://soledadbee.com/crews-assemble-building-for-new-womens-clinic-in-soledad/

CALIFORNIA — Cal Fire is reminding all Californians that there is zero tolerance for illegal fireworks, which includes the sale, purchase, possession, transportation or use of any device that does not carry the State Fire Marshal-approved “Safe and Sane” seal. This year, Cal Fire partnered...

SALINAS VALLEY — Law enforcement agencies across South Monterey County participated in the National Night Out on Aug. 2, part of a nationwide effort to get communities in touch with the officers who serve them.  Local police and fire departments hosted community booths and offered...

TORO PARK REOPENS SALINAS — Monterey County’s Toro Park reopened to the public on April 19 after an eight-month closure as the park recovered from wildfire damage. Most trails in the park are open and visitors are asked to stay on and in designated trails...

Last week members of the Gonzales FFA heard from the eight Officer Candidates for the 2017-2018 school year.