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SALINAS VALLEY — Summer Health Institute class of 2022 invested five weeks of their summer to advance their future as medical health professionals. After a competitive application process, this year 29 students from high schools across Monterey County took part in a special graduation ceremony...

TRUTH HEARING MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors will host a special Truth Act hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 10:30 a.m. inside its Chambers, 168 W. Alisal St., in Salinas. As required by law, the governing body of any county or city...

KING CITY — City of King and Waste Management Inc., the refuse and recycling collection operator, are proposing a special assessment process for delinquent accounts. Waste Management has experienced a large number of unpaid accounts for its services in King City, according to City Manager...

KING CITY — Hundreds of families braced the wintry weather last Friday night to watch King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 23rd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. Featuring the theme “Hometown Holiday,” this year’s parade started on Mildred Avenue before traveling down Broadway Street to...

CENTRAL COAST — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%,...

A local delegation of South County officials attended a public meeting Aug. 29 in San Francisco to receive information they already knew was coming.

KING CITY — A recent donation of $5,000 was made by the Community Food Pantry of King City to the Food Bank for Monterey County, with one organization helping another in the time of public need during the Covid-19 pandemic. “With the Food Pantry being...

KING CITY — Churches are among the many places of social activity impacted by shelter-in-place orders, with faithful across the world having turned to virtual services in order to worship on Easter Sunday. In light of social distancing, First Baptist Church in King City hosted a drive-in...

SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has hired a new orthopedist who promises a hands-on, holistic approach to treating patients in South Monterey County. A New York native who most recently practiced in Southern California, Dr. Adam Holleran will see patients in both the...

JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett kicked off its 85th anniversary with a presentation showcasing the rich military history in California’s Central Coast by retired Lt. Col. Erik Brun with the California Military History Department on Jan. 15. “85 years…it’s a big deal. This post has...