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KING CITY — The grand opening of the King City Traffic Garden at San Antonio Park, originally scheduled for Nov. 18, was postponed due to inclement weather. After rain was forecasted for the weekend, Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced the celebration would now...

CENTRAL COAST — California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is increasing the size and lowering the cost of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to make a greater impact on the healthcare needs in the Central Coast region. “Access to healthcare is one...

SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad High’s boys’ basketball team played three games in Hawaii at the Moanlua Tourney. In their first game on Dec. 4, the Aztecs beat Nanakuli High 46-44. On Dec. 5, Soledad was beaten 73-32 by Mid Pacific Institute. The mainland boys then...

SALINAS VALLEY — As the spring approaches, it’s time to break out the bats and gloves as the start of the baseball season is officially on the way. To start off the season, there could be a major problem due to potential rain coming into...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced that applications for the spring cycle of the Community Arts Grants officially opened on March 16. The grants are designed to empower local nonprofit organizations to bring vibrant public arts and culture programs to...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Every spring, the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescues hundreds of baby birds. These tiny birds receive critical care while they are raised at the SPCA, and then released back into the wild to fly free. Some of the...

KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated awarded the “Old Glory” certificate to La Plaza Bakery in King City on May 27. The award is given to a local business that displays the American flag. La Plaza Bakery’s Guadalupe Lucas and Perla Bravo accepted...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has released its County Administrative Officer’s Recommended Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 for public review ahead of budget hearings scheduled to begin May 27. The recommended budget totals $2.34 billion, representing a $117.2 million increase, or 5.3%, over the prior...

MONTEREY COUNTY — After 18 rounds and numerous words, Monterey County has a new spelling champion. Ryan Ferguson, an eighth-grade student from San Carlos School in Monterey, out-spelled 26 other students from schools throughout the county to win the Countywide Spelling Bee on March 16...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With unseasonably high temperatures expected this week, the SPCA Monterey County is urging pet owners to take precautions to keep animals safe. “What feels hot to you is also hot for your pet,” the SPCA said in a statement. The organization offers these...