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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...

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...

KING CITY — On March 14, at about 7 p.m., Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling the King City area as part of their ongoing efforts to assist King City Police as a result of the mass shooting that killed four residents and...

SALINAS VALLEY — November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and Blue Zones Project Monterey County is taking the initiative to raise awareness about type 2 diabetes prevention, management and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. With a month-long series of events and activities, many of...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Temperatures in Monterey County are expected to be very hot today and through the next few days. SPCA Monterey County advises pet owners that high temperatures can be dangerous for pets, especially since pets are not acclimated to this sudden weather change. Pets...

FOOD DISTRIBUTION SALINAS VALLEY — Food Bank for Monterey County announced its South Monterey County weekly drive-through food distribution sites and times. Soledad will be on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. at 425 Gabilan Drive. Greenfield will be on Tuesdays from 10 to 11...

KING CITY — King City Council members discussed the shifting of plans for upcoming events at their latest meeting Aug. 11. “We did discuss the possibility and probability that we’ll cancel the Christmas Parade,” said Council Member Robert Cullen during the council comments section, passing...

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Dance Foundation hosted “A Toast to Dance” fundraiser earlier this month at Scheid Vineyards in Greenfield to raise money for new costumes. The Saturday afternoon event consisted of a variety of “The Nutcracker Ballet” dance performances, musical entertainment by the...