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JOLON — There is no imminent threat from the Plaskett Fire to Fort Hunter Liggett’s cantonment area or to personnel, residents and families living or working on the installation, according to a Sept. 10 update from the FHL Public Affairs Office. Fourteen remote training areas...

There is a distinct fear that only a parent can understand: the moment the phone rings signaling a medical emergency. In January 2023, Darlene Noriega answered that call. Her oldest son, Zion, a vibrant student and athlete at Soledad High School, was suffering from a...

MONTEREY COUNTY — More than 250 local artists will open their studios, galleries and creative spaces to the public during the 2026 Open Studios Art Tour, taking place Sept. 12-13 and 19-20 throughout Monterey County. Hosted by the Arts Council for Monterey County, the free,...

KING CITY — Residents connected with local organizations and learned about support available throughout South Monterey County last Tuesday during a Community Resource Fair in King City that kicked off this year’s Day of Hope events. Hosted by Sun Street Centers on Sept. 1 at...

BIG SUR — A juvenile turkey vulture rescued from the Big Sur wildfires is recovering at the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Salinas. A California State Parks ranger discovered the bird near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park along a closed section...

Greenfield honors first responders with appreciation breakfast GREENFIELD — South Monterey County first responders and local residents are invited to a special appreciation breakfast Friday, Sept. 11, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Greenfield First Responders Special Appreciation Breakfast will...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has added a new SCENARIA View 128 CT system, expanding the King City hospital’s diagnostic imaging capabilities and allowing South Monterey County residents to access advanced vascular and cardiac imaging closer to home. The new technology is part...

MONTEREY COUNTY — California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond joined Monterey County education leaders last week to highlight financial literacy efforts and encourage families to claim CalKIDS scholarship accounts available to eligible students. The Sept. 2 event at the Monterey County Office of...

Write-in candidate filing period opens MONTEREY COUNTY — The nomination period for write-in candidates seeking offices in the Nov. 3 General Election opened Sept. 7 and runs through Oct. 20, according to Monterey County Elections. Candidates must meet the qualifications for the office and file write-in...

SALINAS — Monterey County Government Center at 168 W. Alisal St. in Salinas will remain closed to the public and general staff through the end of the week as cleanup and remediation efforts continue following an extensive sewer line malfunction. "The extended closure is necessary...