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MONTEREY COUNTY — Local healthcare providers in Monterey County are collectively urging community members to continue accessing medical services without fear of potential repercussions related to their immigration status. Monterey County Health Department and Natividad Medical Center released a joint statement on Feb. 5 emphasizing...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A new report, “Investing in Families: Expanding Child Care Access in Monterey County,” by California Budget & Policy Center experts Laura Pryor and Erik Saucedo, in collaboration with First 5 Monterey County, shines a spotlight on the critical child care challenges...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced July 22 that four owners of local smoke shops and markets throughout Monterey County have paid civil penalties for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products, among other violations of law. The sale of flavored tobacco products is...

SALINAS VALLEY — Cross country teams from South Monterey County competed in the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Center Meets last Wednesday and Thursday at Pinto Lake in Watsonville. The King City boys team competed in the Gabilan Division of the PCAL and the King City...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Strategic Growth Council has approved more than $8.3 million in grants to the Ag Land Trust (ALT), a nonprofit dedicated to farmland preservation along the state’s Central Coast. The funding will enable the organization to purchase conservation easements on three key...

KING CITY — It hasn't been the greatest start for King City High School’s softball team, which has lost three games and had rain keeping them from playing others. But last week they were able to get things rolling against their South Monterey County...

LOCKWOOD — In response to a longstanding need for improved emergency services in rural Southern Monterey County, a new fire station has emerged in Lockwood. South Monterey County Fire Protection District’s new station opened its doors to the community earlier this month, showcasing the state-of-the-art...

SALINAS VALLEY — On Thursday night, the King City High School wrestling team will travel to Soledad High for a match that will determine the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division title. Last week the Mustang boys extended their unbeaten league wins mark to five...

SALINAS — The GRIDLIFE Festival tour comes to the West Coast for the first time ever on Oct. 20-22, bringing its unique youth-oriented music and motorsport event to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas. An expected 175 race cars will hit the track over the...

KING CITY — Hands That Help SoMoCo, a new all-volunteer organization, recently hosted its first dinner event, which was a show of support for beloved community member Christina Willoughby. “Hands That Help SoMoCo would like to extend their most heartfelt thank you to the amazing...