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MONTEREY COUNTY — California School Boards Association (CSBA) officially named Dream Big Monterey: Science of Reading Academy a 2025 Golden Bell Award winner, recognizing the program’s innovative and exemplary approach to advancing evidence-based literacy instruction across Monterey County. Dream Big Monterey was born out of...

GREENFIELD — A King City man was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and related firearms and drug offenses, according to the Greenfield Police Department. At about 2:45 a.m. on Feb. 22, officers conducted a vehicle check...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors held a study session Jan. 28 to examine potential revenue sources to replace declining gas tax funds that support local transportation projects. The presentation followed a September 2025 board request for an in-depth...

VETERANS OFFICE KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez has opened his King City office at 1011 Broadway St., Suite C, to host the county’s Military and Veterans Affairs Office during their monthly office hours on the fourth Friday of every month, from 10...

KING CITY — Hands That Help SoMoCo hosted its fifth fundraising event last month, this time honoring King City resident Susan King as she battles cancer. Organizers described King as facing her diagnosis “with courage and grace” and said “she is definitely a fighter.” They...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Every spring, the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center cares for hundreds of baby birds, providing critical treatment before releasing them back into the wild. Many of these birds arrive after being injured during tree and shrub trimming. The SPCA...

KING CITY — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District’s Hugo Silva and Jamie Jones have been named the 2025-26 Classified and Teacher Employees of the Year, respectively. In a Feb. 17 announcement, the district stated it is grateful for Silva’s hard work and...

KING CITY — Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia is a team effort. Whether you are a primary caregiver, a family decision-maker, or a concerned loved one, local resources are available to support you. Through a partnership between the Alzheimer’s Association, Del Mar Caregiver...

SALINAS VALLEY — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren visited the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex on Feb. 18 to deliver a $500,000 check, part of her 13 community projects submitted for the Fiscal Year 2026 congressional appropriations cycle. The funding will support the next phase of expansion at...

COLLEGE WORKSHOP MONTEREY COUNTY — Hartnell College will host a free Cash for College workshop Wednesday, Feb. 25, to help students and families complete financial aid applications for the 2026–27 academic year. The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Building C, Steinbeck...