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RITZ GALA KING CITY — Sol Treasures will host its annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 10 p.m., at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. This year’s event is Vegas themed, called “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” and will feature classic rat-pack...

SAFE WATER SAN ARDO — On March 11, there was a notification of the need to not drink San Ardo tap water or use it for cooking purposes. As of March 27, San Ardo Water District and Monterey County Health Department has determined that, through...

California became the first state to issue a vaccine mandate for all educators in public and private schools when Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered teachers and school staff members to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or face weekly testing. “We think it’ll be...

SOLEDAD — Annual measures to protect nesting raptors of Pinnacles National Park, located five miles east of Soledad, were reinstated as of Jan. 18. According to Park Superintendent Blanca Alvarez Stransky, 12 pairs of Prairie and Peregrine Falcons produced a total of 40 fledglings last...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Six organizations are teaming up to address the major health needs of residents of the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley regions. The newly formed Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative is a partnership between Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas Valley Memorial...

The delta variant is really throwing a wrench into our vaccinated summer. The super contagious strain of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, leading, once again, to a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, prompting leaders to reverse course on guidance that if you’re inoculated, you...

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley high school seniors who plan to attend Hartnell College are encouraged to sign up by April 11 to attend Panther Prep Days on April 29-30 and receive priority registration. During Panther Prep Day events — on April 29 at Hartnell’s...

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Health’s Summer Health Institute (SHI) supports the dreams of first-generation, college-bound students by investing in the potential talents of local high school students, including those from South Monterey County. At the same time, the unique program is an innovative way...

JOLON — More than 200 guests attended Mission San Antonio de Padua’s “Enchanting Afternoon in the Garden” last Saturday to celebrate its 250th anniversary. “It was a wonderful event,” said Mission Administrator Joan Steele about the Nov. 6 celebration, which coincided with the Holiday...

KING CITY — Jan Harkness, artistic director of Monterey County Dance Theatre in King City, was recently honored at the 17th Annual Champions of the Arts Gala, hosted by the Arts Council for Monterey County. Harkness, who has been teaching dance for nearly 40 years,...