Nicky Hahn, founder of Hahn Family Wines, dies at age 81
Nicolaus āNickyā Hahn, founder of Hahn Family Wines and pioneer of Californiaās Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, died last Friday at his home in Zurich, Switzerland. He was 81 years old.
Sexual assault allegations against CƩsar ChƔvez prompt cancellations, local response
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The nationās oldest farmworker union announced Tuesday that it has canceled all events celebrating labor organizer CĆ©sar ChĆ”vez after allegations surfaced that he sexually assaulted several women and girls.
āAs a women-led organization that exists to empower communities, the allegations about abusive...
Farmworker resource center set for Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā The drive for Greenfield residents seeking county resources will be shortened with the creation of a farmworker resource center.
Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved the allocation of $250,000 on Feb. 1 for the creation of the center in Greenfield. The county allocation...
Wine grape harvest begins gradually
Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association (MCVGA) has announced the beginning of the 2018 wine grape harvest in Monterey Wine Country.
āSip, Savor and Support Wine Trailā fundraiser set for this weekend
SALINAS VALLEY ā October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. In support of this yearly event, the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County (BCAG) will be the recipient of funds raised through...
Celebrate coming of harvest in Paso Robles wine country
Wine grape harvest is just around the corner in the Paso Robles wine country.
Winter storms cause $600M in Monterey County ag losses
MONTEREY COUNTY ā This yearās onslaught of winter storms have cumulatively impacted a total of 20,073 acres and created $600 million of damage to the Monterey County agricultural industry.
On Friday, the County of Monterey Agricultural Commissionerās Office released the results of a second survey...
Salinas schools to close as Taylor Farms fire, evacuation order continues
SALINAS ā A fire in a Salinas food processing plant that has prompted authorities to evacuate surrounding neighborhoods has now closed four nearby elementary schools as sunrise approaches Thursday.
City officials announced the closure shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday for Lincoln Elementary, Monterey Park Elementary, Sherwood...
Third-graders get hands-on learning at 2025 South County Farm Day in King City
KING CITY ā Hundreds of third graders from South Monterey County schools attended the 2025 South County Farm Day last month to learn all about agriculture.
The annual enrichment program, sponsored by Monterey County Agricultural Education, gives an opportunity for youth to become familiar with...
Rural California leaders meet in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board Chair and Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez hosted the May 2024 RCRC Board of Directors meeting in Monterey County.
The two-day event featured the RCRC Board of Directors meeting at the Monterey County Government Building...


















