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SALINAS VALLEY — California State University Monterey Bay’s Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco 2023 AHEAD program. The iiED’s proposal, which specifically targeted potential entrepreneurs from underserved and isolated...

STRUGGLE SUPPORT GONZALES — For those feeling stressed about the Covid-19 pandemic, Interim Inc. and California Hope will host a chat session for emotional support, resources and outreach. The chats will take place every Wednesday starting Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at...

KING CITY — It took his own horrific knee injury to introduce Robert Limone to his future profession. The sports injury required two years of extensive physical therapy, but it turned out to be such a positive experience he decided to investigate further studies...

KING CITY — Monterey County Free Libraries’ King City Branch was named the winner of the 14th Annual Christmas Business Decorating Contest, presented by the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. The 2022 theme of the window decorating contest was “Hometown Holiday,” and King...

BIG SUR — Before the summer break, eighth-grade students from San Ardo and San Antonio schools returned to share with classmates their experience on a multi-day outing geared to preserving key habitat in Big Sur State Park. The South Monterey County students joined California State...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Pops! orchestra is gearing up to spread holiday cheer with two free concerts that the whole family can enjoy this weekend. The performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Hartnell College’s Western Stage in Salinas, and...

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has announced the appointment of Sandra Guzmán as its new Vice President of Student Affairs, effective July 7. Guzmán brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education and community-based organizations, focused on advancing student success, equity and mental...

KING CITY — Sol Treasures, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of South Monterey County, has accepted the resignation of its long-serving executive director, Jeff Hinderscheid. After years of leading Sol Treasures programs with his trademark ebullience, Hinderscheid plans to pursue...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A comprehensive plan to improve quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities was presented to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on June 17. The Local Aging and Disability Action Plan (LADAP) outlines a community-driven roadmap for inclusive and...

KING CITY — Blue Zones Project Monterey County hosted a community-wide event last Sunday to kick off the beginning of King City being the newest location within the healthcare initiative’s expansion into South Monterey County. “The Blue Zones Project is a countywide well-being initiative that...