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SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas distributed more than $919,000 to local nonprofits, youth organizations, Western heritage groups and other community programs over the past year, marking the largest annual contribution in the organization’s history. The annual donations are made possible largely by local organizations...

The Pinnacles Film Festival began with a simple question: How do we make space in South Monterey County for people to tell their stories and see them on the big screen? We want local filmmakers to know they can bring their ideas to life...

MONTEREY COUNTY — United Way Monterey County’s Preschool Service Corps has begun its 2026-27 school year with its largest cohort to date, placing AmeriCorps members in preschool classrooms in King City, Greenfield, Salinas and Castroville. The 21 members were sworn in Sept. 15 at the...

KING CITY — For the first time since the 2021 season, the King City Mustangs football team is 5-0 and looks ready to defend last year’s Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission South Division. The Mustangs beat the previously unbeaten Monte Vista Christian Mustangs, 34-14, last...

KING CITY — Students at King City and Greenfield high schools now have new spaces on campus dedicated to mental health and wellness support. South Monterey County Joint Union High School District hosted ribbon-cutting ceremonies Sept. 21 for the new Wellness Centers at both schools,...

JOLON — A nearly $9.8 million federal grant will fund improvements to Jolon Road in South Monterey County, including rehabilitation of approximately 8.7 miles of the narrow rural corridor serving U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett. Rep. Zoe Lofgren announced the $9,784,000 grant Sept. 22...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has rejected a proposed agreement with Flock Safety, directing the Sheriff’s Office to end its access to the company’s automated license plate reader system and remove 63 cameras within 60 days. In a 3-2 vote at their...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County is seeking public input on a plan to improve walking and biking safety on local streets and roadways. TAMC will host a series of community engagement events beginning this weekend and continuing through the fall as part...

KING CITY — After three weeks of intensive training, dancers from across the Salinas Valley and surrounding communities took the stage last month to celebrate their progress and artistic development through Monterey County Dance Theatre’s annual summer program. The summer intensive brought together students from...

KING CITY — King City High’s flag football team claimed two wins last week in the Mission Division. The Mustangs began the week with a 48-0 shutout win over the Soledad Aztecs last Monday, and downed the host Pajaro Valley Grizzlies, 26-12, last Wednesday in...