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SAN LUCAS — Loaves, Fishes & Computers (LFC) has received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for its digital literacy initiatives and refurbished computer program. The grant is part of the broadband connectivity provider’s six-year, $8 million commitment to promote digital education and broadband technology...

WALKING TOURS KING CITY — A walking tour of historic Highway 101 in Downtown King City is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25. Led by local historians John and Karen Jernigan, the walk generally lasts about 75 to 90 minutes and covers about a mile in...

KING CITY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has scheduled a community forum on Thursday to discuss the planning process for creating a Monterey County Family Justice Center, South County Office in King City. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the Sept. 22...

SALINAS VALLEY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated President Jeane Errea-Mills presented $1,000 scholarships donated by the organization to recent Greenfield High School graduates Aria Palomino and Jessica Rodriguez earlier this month.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Disaster assistance for those impacted by winter storms is going mobile and in person to South Monterey County starting Friday. While nearly 2,000 residents have registered for disaster assistance at the County of Monterey’s Local Assistance Center, efforts are underway to reach...

ARIEL MUSICAL SALINAS — ARIEL Theatrical has announced a bonus addition to its 2022 season, “Miss Nelson is Missing! - The Musical,” with performances set for Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 and 7 p.m., May 6-7 and 13-14. Based on the popular...

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,...

MEN’S HEALTH SALINAS — Two board-certified physicians specializing in radiation oncology and family medicine are taking part in the latest Ask the Experts virtual events hosted by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System. The free virtual events on Wednesday, June 30, will focus on men’s health...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Water Resources Agency is urging those who use or have access to Lake Nacimiento to retrieve and remove any private or personal property now floating in the lake. The lake is currently experiencing a large amount of debris brought on...

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...