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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey Audubon Society has announced the launch of its annual Scholarship Essay Contest, designed to support and inspire young conservationists in the Monterey Bay region. The contest provides students with an opportunity to showcase their passion for birds, wildlife and environmental stewardship...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Every spring, the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescues hundreds of baby birds. These tiny birds receive critical care while they are raised at the SPCA, and then released back into the wild to fly free. Some of the...

ARREST REWARD GREENFIELD — The City of Greenfield is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the hit and run that occurred Feb. 14 in Greenfield. The incident took place at about 6:45 p.m. near Walnut Avenue...

PARKFIELD — Conditions and weather permitting, Cal Fire plans to conduct a multiple-day pile burning in Ranchita Truck Trail of Southern Monterey County near Parkfield, starting March 22. The purpose of the project is to remove excess vegetation along the Ranchita Truck Trail Fuel Break....

KING CITY — Sol Treasures is set to dazzle audiences this month with the high-energy musical comedy, “Something Rotten!”, directed by Jeff Hinderscheid. The show will take place at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City, with performances scheduled for March 21 and 22 at...

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas is kicking off its annual festivities a bit earlier than usual with Blake Shelton, one of country music’s biggest stars, headlining the 2025 Big Week Kick Off Concert on Friday, June 27, at the Salinas Sports Complex. Known for his...

KING CITY — King City Council has approved the Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan, along with its associated Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program — a significant step toward bolstering wildfire safety in the region. This ambitious initiative, detailed in a 400-page document,...

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has introduced the Climate and Environmental Resilience Ambassadors (CERA) Program, an innovative initiative designed to empower students as leaders in climate adaptation and environmental resilience. Funded through a $2 million sub-award from California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, the program will equip...

MONTEREY COUNTY — In an effort to raise awareness about the critical role of Civil Grand Juries in promoting justice and accountability within the community, Monterey County Superior Court announced that March has been officially declared Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month. This month-long observance is...

SPARTANS PARADE GONZALES — A parade celebrating the Gonzales High School varsity boys’ soccer team is planned for Thursday, March 20, at 11:30 a.m. (NEW TIME), starting and ending at Spartan Alley off Fifth Street — the circular route includes Elko Street, Fairview Drive and...