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October 16, 2025

Police seek residents’ opinion on services

South County police departments in the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City are working together to strengthen their regional law enforcement.

Lake San Antonio to reopen for recreation

The County of Monterey and the California Parks Company have announced the reopening of Lake San Antonio, which has been closed since July 2015 due to the drought.

Immigration ForumĀ set for April 12

Immigration forums are being held throughout the region to help answer questions from the community about immigration and their rights.

Hartnell names Linder 2017 Distinguished Alumnus

The Hartnell Community College District has announced Emmett Linder as the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus and commencement speaker.

Hospital Foundation pays tribute to donors

A permanent display at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital honors hundreds of generous donors to the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Federal disaster loans available to California small businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 26 California counties and a neighboring Nevada county are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Highway 1 damage will not affect Big Sur Marathon course

The recent storms that have wreaked havoc on California’s Highway 1 this winter will not affect the 26.2-mile route of the April 30 Big Sur International Marathon.

Help wildlife with state income tax returns

With tax returns due April 18, time is running out, but taxpayers can still help California’s rare, threatened and endangered species when they file their state return.

New California law puts charge in lead-acid battery sales

Beginning April 1, sales of lead-acid batteries are now subject to two $1 fees.

Cities to receive millions in funds from transportation bill

The cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad will receive an estimated $15 million over the next decade for their transportation system after California legislators approved Senate Bill 1 last Friday, April 7.

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Abandoned dogs

HRAS, SPCA Monterey County remind community that abandoning pets is illegal

MONTEREY COUNTY — In light of recent reports of pets being abandoned during challenging times, both Hitchcock Road Animal Services and SPCA Monterey County...