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October 19, 2025

Luigi’s named Small Biz of Year

Luigi’s Restaurant was recently named Small Business of the Year by the Monterey County Business Council. Luigi’s is one of four businesses in Monterey County to earn the honor.

Pinot for Paws

Manzoni Vineyards and South County Animal Rescue partnered up to raise $3,500 to help save, spay, neuter and vaccinate homeless dogs and cats in south Monterey County on June 11.

Recovery plan released for threatened salamander

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a recovery plan for the Central California distinct population segment of the California tiger salamander.

County awarded $6M to expand mental health services

Monterey County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau has been awarded $6 million from the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections.

Latest report on South County wildfires

An ongoing record of wildfires in the South County area, courtesy of CAL FIRE.

BLM announces fire restrictions for county lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that precautionary fire restrictions would be in place beginning Saturday, June 10, on public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office. The restrictions prohibit campfires or open flames on BLM-managed

Excessive heat warning issued for California

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding everyone to stay cool and hydrated as temperatures across the state continue to climb.

Council appoints Gazo to Measure K Committee

Anna Mae Gazo has been appointed to the Measure K Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee by the City Council of Gonzales on June 5.

Party for the chief

Retiring Gonzales Police Chief Paul Miller is presented with a certificate from Monterey County Board of Supervisors Simon Salinas during his retirement party at Constellation Winery.

Class of 2017: Let’s celebrate!

A beautiful morning greeted the 161 students and their families and friends at Saturday’s 107th Annual Commencement at Dick Force Stadium.

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Inmate sentenced to life for murdering fellow inmate at Salinas Valley...

SOLEDAD — John Lydon, a 52-year-old inmate of Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, was sentenced Oct. 10 to life in prison without the...