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KING CITY — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is the organization most recognized for placing more than 2.7 million veterans’ wreaths at over 3,700 locations nationally and abroad on National Wreaths Across America Day. However, the work to recognize the nation’s veterans, military families, active duty...

SAN ARDO — The holiday spirit was alive and well in San Ardo earlier this month as Aera Energy and California Resources Corporation employees spread joy to more than 100 children at San Ardo Elementary School. In a longstanding tradition, employees purchased, wrapped and distributed...

HEALTH TRAINING GREENFIELD — County of Monterey Health Department, Montage Health and Door to Hope will present “Community Opioid Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training” on Wednesday, March 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real, in Greenfield. Attendees...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The nation’s oldest farmworker union announced Tuesday that it has canceled all events celebrating labor organizer César Chávez after allegations surfaced that he sexually assaulted several women and girls. “As a women-led organization that exists to empower communities, the allegations about abusive...

KING CITY — King City High School’s Class of 1984 gathered for its 40th reunion last month at Pozzi’s Stampede in King City. The Aug. 24 event saw 50 attendees, including some from the Class of 1983, come together to reminisce and reconnect that Saturday...

KING CITY — Community Food Pantry of King City has announced that after a long wait it is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive in April.  The Food Pantry is asking King City residents to bring new or gently used items, such...

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley high school seniors who plan to attend Hartnell College and have completed the Steps to Success are encouraged to sign up by April 17 to attend Panther Prep Days on April 27-29 and receive priority registration. During Panther Prep Day...

KING CITY — King City in Bloom members, along with a team from Sun Street Centers and volunteers from King City High School and the local Public Works, gathered rocks at a Greenfield farm Feb. 13 to create a dry creek bed at the...

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board is offering the Monterey Cadre Leadership Program on Jan. 24, providing an opportunity to build leadership and advocacy skills for young adults, ages 18 to 24. Participants will develop leadership skills, engage in community service,...