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SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has informed current students that they will need to show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 by Dec. 10 in order to remain enrolled for the Spring 2022 semester.  After that date, students will have to provide vaccine documentation before...

MONTEREY COUNTY — As the sole source provider of essential senior services in Monterey County, Alliance on Aging believes that volunteerism is the engine that drives change within communities. The nonprofit also believes it can change the lives of individual volunteers as well. Studies show that giving...

WINERY DESIGNATED SOLEDAD — CRU Winery announced that its tasting room has been designated a Blue Zones Project Participating Organization for actively implementing lifestyle changes and environmental modifications to promote longevity and overall well-being. The winery will celebrate this recognition with an event at its...

SALINAS VALLEY — Free pop-up Covid-19 testing sites have been emerging lately in South Monterey County as part of an effort to increase testing access after a new site was added to Castroville to the existing lineup of Salinas and Seaside. When available, local residents...

KING CITY — King City Police Department has received more than $100,000 in grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety to improve local traffic enforcement services. The first grant, worth $50,000, will be used to roll out a police traffic services program to deter...

KING CITY — Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association Inc. (CHISPA) has received a $680,000 acquisition loan to purchase property in King City and create 40 affordable homes aimed toward farmworkers in the region. The funding is being made available through the Monterey Bay...

Mee Memorial Healthcare System brought a little “Toy Story” magic to King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 24th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade last Friday, winning one of the top prizes for its float featuring characters from the Disney-Pixar animated film franchise as well...

KING CITY — King City High School’s Drama Department is set to bring big laughs and show-stopping numbers to the stage with its upcoming production of “The Drowsy Chaperone Jr.” With a cast of 20 high school performers and the support of six dedicated student...

SALINAS VALLEY — New courthouse projects in Greenfield and Seaside were both suspended by the Superior Court of California’s Monterey County branch, according to an announcement made last week. The funding impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the state budget, including withdrawals previously allocated for...

KING CITY — Officers from the King City Police Department responded to an armed robbery and carjacking that occurred April 7 at about 11 p.m. in the 400 block of Division Street. Police said two victims were outside their vehicle when they were approached by...