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MONTEREY COUNTY — As the community heads into the heart of the winter months, Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) knows that it is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book and read. To help readers get their snuggle on, MCFL invites library...

POOL CLOSURE SOLEDAD — Soledad-Mission Recreation District announced Oct. 25 that the Soledad Pool would be closed until further notice due to a water pump needing repair. “We are working to get this resolved as soon as possible,” the district said. A credit will be...

JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Multipurpose Range Complex (MPRC) modernization project is complete after two years of extensive upgrades and new constructions to provide cutting edge facilities for warrior readiness. The $5.6 million comprehensive project includes range upgrades, a secure staging area for vehicles...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Cal Coastal will continue its small business disaster microloan program and even expand the offerings to larger loans to help during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, announced CEO Lee Takikawa during a county press conference Aug. 14. “The county has just received notification...

The weather forecast Monday calls for sunshine across California, with barely a cloud on the horizon for the next week or so. Pour yourself a nice, cool glass of water — and then think about how you’re going to start conserving it. The lack of rain...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a record-setting year of philanthropic impact. The report, “Grow.Grant.Lead.,” reflects a remarkable year of generosity, collaboration and community leadership, with $44.4 million granted through 3,091 grants—the highest in CFMC’s...

GRANT WORKSHOP KING CITY — City of King will host a public workshop on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss its efforts to obtain funding for local beautification improvements through the Clean California Local Grant Program. The City is preparing a grant application...

TUNNEL REVIEW MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Water Resources Agency is circulating a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Interlake Tunnel and Spillway Modification Project in South Monterey County. The current drought and recent storms have created a renewed interest in the Interlake Tunnel...

KING CITY — King City Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, Dec. 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at an undisclosed location within King City. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose...