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SALINAS VALLEY — Sen. John Laird has selected the Salinas Regional Sports Authority as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 17, recognizing the organization’s longstanding work expanding access to youth sports, recreation and wellness opportunities across the Salinas Valley. Founded in 2008...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has launched a new 911 Nurse Navigation program designed to help residents with less critical medical needs access appropriate care while preserving emergency resources for life-threatening situations. The program, announced June 1, is a partnership between the Monterey County Emergency...

Hwy 1 traffic control planned south of Big Creek Bridge MONTEREY COUNTY — Motorists traveling in both directions on Highway 1 south of Big Creek Bridge will encounter daytime one-way reversing traffic control beginning Wednesday, June 17, according to Caltrans. Traffic control will be in effect...

KING CITY — Seventh-grade students at Chalone Peaks Middle School in King City stepped back in time May 23 as part of the campus was transformed into a lively Medieval Faire filled with pageantry, hands-on learning and interactive activities. The annual event immersed students in...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas has recognized seven students as recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, honoring their academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. The scholarship program was established with Hartnell College in 1986 and recently transitioned to the Community Foundation for Monterey County....

Lopez hosts community listening session in King City KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez will be hosting a community listening session on Monday, June 15, in King City. The session will take place at 6 p.m. at Lopez’s Third District Office, 1011 Broadway St.,...

KING CITY — Organizers of the inaugural Pinnacles Film Festival are seeking submissions from independent filmmakers across California for a new event planned this fall in King City. Presented by Sol Treasures in partnership with the Arts Council for Monterey County, the festival is scheduled...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A solar-plus-battery storage project developed and financed by Sunrock Distributed Generation is now in operation at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas. The system locks in long-term energy and financial savings while strengthening local grid reliability. Funded through a Power Purchase Agreement...

Under sunny skies at War Memorial Stadium, more than 230 seniors from King City High School’s Class of 2026 received their diplomas Friday morning, marking the culmination of years of academic work, extracurricular involvement and Mustang pride. The June 5 commencement ceremony opened with the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County public health officials are urging residents to stay current on pertussis vaccinations following a sharp increase in reported cases of the illness, commonly known as whooping cough. Since Jan. 1, the County of Monterey Health Department has received 43 reports...