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MONTEREY COUNTY — At about 4:07 a.m. on Jan. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas located an incarcerated person in their housing cell who was unresponsive.  “Deputies immediately began performing life-saving measures on the subject,” according to...

KING CITY — King City Police Sgt. Joshue Partida and Detective Daisy Gurley have been awarded the department’s Medal of Commendation for their work in solving the quadruple homicide that occurred earlier this year. “Their hard work, dedication and the countless hours spent on the...

San Lucas School students recently picked up more than 400 pounds of litter from streets around the town in South Monterey County. “Great job and thanks to all those that helped out,” stated the school on social media, along with posting the above photo...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $37,500 in educational scholarships last year, and the application period for 2024 funds is closing soon. There are two options for students: Salinas Valley high school students who are attending or graduating from Hartnell College can apply...

BAY AREA — High temperatures and hazy skies are in the forecast for much of the Bay Area on Friday, prompting advisories for both heat and air quality. Warmer temperatures that began Thursday are expected to persist through next week for the region, according to...

CALIFORNIA — Arcadia Publishing has announced the publication of “California Agriculture,” a new history of the state’s agriculture industry by author Patti DesMarais. The 128-page paperback is part of Arcadia’s “Images of America” book series, featuring historical information and photographs. Beginning with the Spanish padres in...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County will present the 12th annual Johnson-Toney Football Camp at California State University Monterey Bay practice soccer fields, June 25-28.  This free, four-day non-contact football camp is a highlight of the Boys and Girls Club’s...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the addition of Dr. Rolando Cabrera, Mary Claypool and Robert Cullen to its Board of Directors. “We are excited to add Rolando, Mary and Robert to the board. Their talent and perspective will expand...

JOLON — Combat Support Training Exercise 91-24-01 kicked off at Fort Hunter Liggett, where observer coach/trainers (OC/Ts) from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command supported the exercise to ensure training units met the readiness level for future missions, overseas exercises and deployments. OC/Ts with...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced a record year of impact in 2023. A total of $41.1 million was awarded in 2,422 grants to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County and beyond thanks to caring individuals, families and businesses. The grants...