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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education broke ground April 28 on a new Professional Development Conference Center at its Blanco Circle campus in Salinas, a project officials say will expand training, collaboration and community engagement opportunities for educators across the county. The ceremony...

ARIEL Theatrical presents ‘Chicken Little’ in Salinas SALINAS — ARIEL Theatrical will present “Chicken Little,” a family-friendly musical for young audiences, May 22-23 at the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre in Salinas. In the production, Chicken Little becomes convinced the sky is falling and spreads the news...

KING CITY — Carnival lights glowed over the midway, children clutched sweet treats and livestock exhibitors proudly guided animals through crowded barns as thousands of visitors gathered for the 82nd annual Salinas Valley Fair from May 14-17 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King...

Bike helmet giveaway planned for Bike Month GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Department will host a free bicycle helmet distribution event on Wednesday, May 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the corner of Oak Avenue and Fourth Street in Greenfield. The “Bike Month” event is part...

JOLON — A blade overlay project on Jolon Road began Tuesday, the County of Monterey announced. Construction is taking place along Jolon Road and may also affect traffic on Argyle and Mission roads in South Monterey County. The project is expected to last about three...

MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is urging residents to leave baby deer alone this spring as wildlife season leads to an increase in well-meaning but harmful “fawn-napping” incidents. The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center has already taken in six fawns this year that...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Department is offering a series of community-based early voting opportunities across the county ahead of the June 2 primary election. The “Books & Ballots” initiative, launched in partnership with local libraries and community sites, will allow residents to vote...

KING CITY — King City Police Department is reminding travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 18 to 31. During this time, local police...

JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett marked its 85th anniversary May 2 with a public open house at Schoonover Airfield, drawing families from across the region for an afternoon and evening of displays, entertainment and community activities. The free event, held from 3 to 9:30 p.m.,...

Deadline nears for South County Young Leaders Program MONTEREY COUNTY — Applications are now being accepted for the South County Young Leaders Program, a summer initiative aimed at students interested in public service, leadership development and local government. The program, open to residents ages 17 to...