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December 26, 2025

Monterey County Elections announces Books and Ballots program for candidate filing

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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...

Scammers swindled nearly $900K from PG&E customers in 2023

Scams
CENTRAL COAST — Scammers continue to take advantage of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers.Ā  In fact, in 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost approximately $875,000 in fraudulent payments, with the...

King City High’s Drama Department presents show-stopping musical comedy

King City High School Drama Department ā€œThe Drowsy Chaperone Jr.ā€ cast
KING CITY — King City High School’s Drama Department is set to bring big laughs and show-stopping numbers to the stage with its upcoming production of ā€œThe Drowsy Chaperone Jr.ā€ With a cast of 20 high school performers and the support of six dedicated student...

Monterey County announces important dates for Presidential Primary Election

Vote elections ballots
MONTEREY COUNTY — The March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election is almost here, and there are a couple of things voters should know to get vote ready.Ā  Monterey County local voter information guides and ballots will begin mailing soon. State voter information guides will also...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 22, 2023

News Briefs
THANKSGIVING STORYTIME GONZALES — Monterey County Free Libraries’ Gonzales Branch will host a special Thanksgiving Storytime on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 12 p.m. The Gonzales Branch Library is located at 851 Fifth St. Call 831-386-6872 for more information. SPCA ADOPTIONS SALINAS — Skip the crowded malls and...

First Baptist Church in King City hosts drive-in Easter service

KING CITY — Churches are among the many places of social activity impacted by shelter-in-place orders, with faithful across the world having turned to virtual services in order to worship on Easter Sunday. In light of social distancing, First Baptist Church in King City hosted a drive-in...

Mission Fiesta brings community together

Mission Soledad celebrated its 58th annual Mission Fiesta on Oct. 7, bringing Soledad and Mission residents together to eat chicken, enjoy some sun, listen to music and watch the Grape Stomp.

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s Association
Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Take action now — for yourself, your loved ones and for the fight to end Alzheimer’s. What actions can you commit to taking this month? Whatever your age, now is the right...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 17, 2025

News Briefs
COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Works and the California Department of Rehabilitation are hosting the second annual Community Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Northridge Mall, 796 Northridge Drive, in Salinas. This free event aims to...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 17, 2021

CENTENNIAL PARADE SOLEDAD — A Centennial Car Parade is in the works for Soledad on March 9. Organizers are now in search of the oldest resident in town to lead the centennial celebration as grand marshal. For information about how to participate or to help...
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