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SALINAS VALLEY — A new exhibition at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas highlights a diverse generation of women innovators and their contribution to agriculture by way of technology. “From Farms to Incubators: Women Innovators in California Agtech,” which premiered last month, uses multimedia to...

KING CITY — City of King has scheduled a virtual public workshop Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. to obtain community input regarding the proposed Downtown Plaza Park project.  The Downtown Plaza Park is proposed at the vacant property on the northeast corner of Broadway...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is reminding residents to exercise caution when gathering and eating wild mushrooms. Local hospitals have recently reported an increase in illnesses resulting from eating poisonous wild mushrooms. “Some poisonous wild mushrooms look and smell like edible types of mushrooms,”...

COFFEE WITH A COP GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop on Monday, Nov. 24, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Amor de Cafe, 144 Alta St. in Gonzales. This is an opportunity for residents to join officers for free coffee...

CLEANUP DAY SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and other organizations have planned a Reuse, Recycle and Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Soledad High School. Soledad residents can dispose of such items as general garbage, electronics, TVs, computers,...

JOLON — More than 1,200 guests attended an open house at Fort Hunter Liggett earlier this month, during which attendees could view demonstrations of equipment, learn information about the army base located near Jolon and see historical vehicles. In addition to the open house on...

MONTEREY COUNTY — After a competitive selection process, the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced Maram Haddad as the 2024-25 Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate (YPL). Starting in May, Haddad will serve a one-year term where she will participate in various county events...

KING CITY — King City Rotary Club’s Rabbit Run will make its return Saturday, March 30, at 10 a.m. at the San Bernabe Visitors Center, located at 53001 Oasis Road in King City. The Rotary Club anticipates 150 participants, and will offer additional features to...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas recently announced that it has distributed $854,035 to nonprofits, Western heritage organizations and community groups across the region. These funds, which increased by 7% over 2024, reflect the Rodeo’s ongoing commitment to giving back and ensuring that local programs...