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SALINAS VALLEY — Migrant students from Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City high schools recently participated in a three-day adventure in citizen science through the Watershed Guardians project, sponsored by the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. The Watershed Guardians Project offers students a unique...

SALINAS VALLEY — Area representatives recently joined with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation investing $6 billion to expand broadband infrastructure in an effort to bridge the digital divide. The July 21 signing of AB/SB 156 took place in the unincorporated community of Traver....

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College celebrated a joyous in-person Commencement on May 20 at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas for the first time since 2019 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 700 graduates participated, the most in recent memory, and the college awarded a record...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries has announced the availability of Transparent Language Online for Libraries, a complete language-learning system with courses and lessons designed to build listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. “We are excited that students receiving literacy instruction can augment their...

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...

PARK SURVEY GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield’s Parks and Recreation Committee would like to receive feedback on better utilizing the tennis court space at the Greenfield Community Park on Third and Apple. Currently, it is not used for tennis, and the City would like to...

KING CITY — King City Rotary Club and King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture jointly hosted the 29th annual Beautification Week kickoff luncheon virtually this year on June 16. Beautification Week Chairperson Karen Jernigan introduced the program, while Waste Management representative Kristin Skromme discussed trash...

JOB FAIR KING CITY — Monterey County Office of Education will be partnering with King City Union School District to host a Paraeducator Job Fair on Thursday, April 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Boardroom of the district...

KING CITY — Rotary Club of King City has announced the first-ever Rabbit Run 5K, which will be held Saturday, April 16. The inaugural Rabbit Run, set for 9 a.m. at the King City Golf Course, will be a festive, timed, fun run or walk...