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SALINAS VALLEY — Taylor Farms recently hosted employees and their families at its annual scholarship luncheon on June 15.  This year 37 students were selected as new scholarship recipients. In addition, Taylor Farms is also awarding 101 renewed scholarships, for students who were awarded between...

WATER RESTRICTIONS SOLEDAD — In an effort to conserve and reduce water throughout the state, the City of Soledad has implemented temporary water restrictions for residents. Due to the ongoing drought, new rules have been passed by the Governor’s State Water Resources Control Board, including...

PASO ROBLES — Over the past month there has been a noticeable uptick in stolen vehicles from Paso Robles, where three vehicles, all Hondas, were reported stolen over a short period of time, according to the Paso Robles Police Department. One Honda was recovered the...

SALINAS VALLEY — For some students in the Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) service area, including the Salinas Valley, gaining access to school supplies may be simple, but for many, it is not. MCFL’s service area covers a stretch of about 130 miles, from Pajaro...

HALLOWEEN MOVIES GONZALES — City of Gonzales is presenting a free Halloween movie night at Centennial Park on Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be two movies shown, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at 7 p.m. and “Scary Stories to Tell in the...

TACOS WITH COPS KING CITY — King City Police Department has planned another Tacos with a Cop event on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. at El Toro Taco Shop, 1301 Broadway St., in King City. Community members are invited to stop by...

SALINAS — Hartnell College Board of Trustees voted to amend the board policy for students and employees requiring the Covid-19 vaccine.  Rather than requiring proof of vaccination to register for classes or to begin employment, the amended change “strongly recommends” the Covid-19 vaccine for students...

BETHLEHEM EXPERIENCE KING CITY — Everyone is invited to a “Bethlehem Experience” on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Casey Redtail Ranch Barn, 53060 Pine Canyon Road, in King City. Sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church and Sol Treasures Art Center, the...

KING CITY — Mayson Bothwell of King City has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2022 and will represent the California Rodeo Salinas as an ambassador for the event and western lifestyle over the next year. The annual competition took place over two days, July...

CAR WASH KING CITY — Sun Street Centers will host a car wash fundraiser to support its Men and Women’s Residential Program in King City on Saturday, May 27. The car wash will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 641 Broadway St....