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JOLON — San Antonio Valley Historical Association provided an insightful presentation on some women who made a positive impact to the community during Fort Hunter Liggett’s second Women’s History Month celebrations on March 21. Guest speakers Karen Jernigan, Susan Raycraft and Patricia Ashe-Woodfill took turns...

SALINAS VALLEY — The iconic Artichoke Festival is making a grand return to its roots in the heart of the Salinas Valley this year. Set for June 14-15, the annual festival will take place at the Monterey County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds in Salinas, a move...

KING CITY — As part of an effort to boost the presence of California State University, Monterey Bay in South Monterey County, CSUMB President Vanya Quiñones and several other university officials recently toured the region and met with students, government representatives and members of...

PET ADOPTION EVENT MONTEREY COUNTY — Give a pet a loving home for the holidays during SPCA Monterey County’s Home for the Holidays Adoption Event this weekend, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. During the event, the adoption fee will be waived on all adoptable pets...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Office and Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) are joining efforts to offer a new program, Books and Ballots: Candidate Filing. The program offers flex candidate filing locations at various libraries during specified times in the candidate filing period. Candidates...

KING CITY — Gun-mounted cameras have been added to the technology in use by officers of the King City Police Department, the city announced last Thursday. The department has purchased a total of 19 cameras at an approximate total cost of $12,000, making King City...

KING CITY — With 4/20 celebrations approaching, the King City Police Department reminds everyone to celebrate responsibly and prioritize their own safety and that of others. Although recreational and medicinal use of marijuana is legal in California, officers warn the community to not let the...

CALIFORNIA — A new article appearing in the current issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry explores the concept of “superfoods” and makes a case that fresh grapes have earned what should be a prominent position in the superfood family. The author,...

CENTRAL COAST — It was a festive occasion on Nov. 10 as Girls Inc. of the Central Coast celebrated 20 years of successful programming at The Lodge in Pebble Beach. The Gratitude Gala celebrated the thousands of strong, smart and bold girls who have benefited...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is seeking additional assistance from the Federal Emergency Disaster Administration (FEMA) to help recover from nearly $80 million in estimated storm damages. Last week the county was added to the federal major disaster declaration for California for areas affected by...