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MONTEREY COUNTY — For the second consecutive year, the Monterey County Chapter of Guitars Not Guns brought the power of music into the hands of local students, donating nearly 250 Gibson electric guitars and amplifiers to 16 school districts. The giveaway, which took place April...

CALIFORNIA — Outdoor amusement parks in California counties in the red tier of the state’s Covid-19 reopening plan will be allowed to welcome back customers next month, the California Department of Public Health announced Friday afternoon. Live outdoor sporting events and performances will, too, be...

DISTRICT MEETING SOLEDAD — The City of Soledad and the City of Gonzales are hosting a Special Joint Meeting to discuss district-based elections on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Soledad City Hall, 248 Main St., and streamed online...

KING CITY — The tradition of homecoming rode high this year with all the Mustang activities and celebrations planned for King City High School’s 2022 Homecoming. The weeks leading up to Homecoming Week, set for Oct. 3 through 7, were full of preparations for the upcoming...

KING CITY — Mario Ortiz of King City has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s Central Los Angeles Area office. Officer Ortiz graduated from King City High School in 2021. Prior to attending...

POOLS OPEN KING CITY — Renovation of the King City dive pool is moving at a much-faster pace than anticipated, and as a result, the planned two-week closure for June 12-23 will not be necessary. The summer schedule will return to the original regular programming:...

MONTEREY COUNTY — In alignment with the state of California, Monterey County and nearly a dozen other Bay Area jurisdictions have lifted universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings beginning Wednesday. Last week Monterey County announced that it would join the counties of Alameda,...

JOLON — “The Pat Hathaway Collection” will be the featured topic for the San Antonio Valley Historical Association Fall Lecture and Annual Dinner meeting planned for Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Historic Hacienda at Fort Hunter Liggett. Featured speaker will be James Perry, executive director...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Evacuation orders and warnings in most Monterey County communities have been lifted. Those permitted to return to evacuated areas are encouraged to proceed carefully. If a yellow or red placard was placed on a structure on your parcel, please get in touch...

BRADLEY — Bradley Union School District recently hosted students, families and community members from Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties at its 2025-26 Regional Career Fair. With nearly 350 attendees, the Feb. 20 event connected local schools, industry partners and sponsors to showcase opportunities for...