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CENTRAL COAST — Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a major statewide economic initiative designed to spur growth, innovation and access to good-paying jobs. The California Jobs First Economic Blueprint is a first-of-its-kind investment into bottom-up, regional economic planning. Recognizing the unique diversity of regions across...

SALINAS — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca celebrated the completion of the most extensive capital improvement project in more than two decades after a $20 million and eight-month renovation and beautification project concluded. Elected officials, county staff, invited business leaders and WeatherTech Raceway staff participated July...

KING CITY — King City Lady Mustangs had a busy week with home games against the Robert Louis Stevenson Pirates and the Pacific Grove Breakers. King City defeated the Pirates by a 3-0 score, and lost 3-1 to the Breakers. “We had another good week,”...

KING CITY — King City Police Department recently announced that three new members have joined its team: Sgt. Christopher Langston, Officer Hector Gomez and Records Technician Anahi Guzman. Langston, originally from Tulsa, Okla., relocated to Paso Robles in 1998. He brings with him 17 years...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Valley Bank, a community business bank serving Monterey County, has announced the promotion of Sandi Eason to president and chief operating officer. Eason, who has been with the bank for four years, will report to CEO Anker Fanoe. “Sandi is a proven...

BRADLEY — Bradley Union School District is hosting a regional Career Fair on Friday, Feb. 21, at Bradley School, 65600 Dixie St., in Bradley, and students, families and community members from Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties are invited to attend. The event, from 10 a.m....

SALINAS VALLEY — In a South Monterey County rivalry, the Soledad girls’ soccer team defeated host Gonzales by a 2-1 score last Friday night at Dick Force Stadium. The Lady Aztecs’ Jeannette Valdez scored the winning goal off an assist by Nichole Gonzalez late in...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Scheid Family Wines Vice President of Winemaking Dave Nagengast has announced his retirement after 20 years with the Monterey County-based wine company. Nagengast was the creative and organizational mastermind behind the company’s portfolio of wines, an early adopter of sustainable farming and...

KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that was just reported stolen on Dec. 29 at about 11:30 a.m. “The initial investigation, utilizing review of surveillance video, provided officers with a known suspect identified as Martin Torres,” police...

KING CITY — Creativity, sustainability and community spirit will take center stage March 19 at the 2026 South County Trashion Show, Alliance on Aging’s largest annual fundraiser benefiting seniors across Monterey County. The luncheon and runway event will be held inside the Orradre Building at...