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Army Reserve showcases strength in historic Operation Mojave Falcon 2025 at Fort Hunter Liggett

JOLON — In the rugged terrain of Fort Hunter Liggett near Jolon in South Monterey County, more than 9,000 Army Reserve soldiers pushed the limits of readiness and integration during Operation Mojave Falcon 2025 — the largest and most complex training event in Army...

Foundation launches initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness and response in Monterey County

Community Foundation for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the launch of the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), an initiative designed to enhance disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts throughout Monterey County. The CFMC’s COAD brings together a diverse network of nonprofit...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 18, 2025

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IMMIGRANT SUPPORT SALINAS — Elected officials, labor unions, education leaders, health officials, businesses and community based organizations from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties will hold a joint press conference Wednesday, June 18, at 11:30 a.m. in support of immigrants in Los Angeles, San...

San Lucas school board member arrested on rape charges

SAN LUCAS — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office detectives have announced the arrest of 46-year-old Elvis Deo Sundar of San Lucas on multiple sexual assault-related charges, including rape. According to officials, the investigation began on June 8 after deputies received a report from a victim alleging...

Monterey County Environmental Health Bureau launches data dashboard in response to Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire

MONTEREY COUNTY — A new GIS-based data dashboard is now online and available to the public to track where environmental testing and monitoring have taken place across the tri-county area in response to the 2025 Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire. This new interactive dashboard —...

UPDATED: Man killed in boat accident at Lake San Antonio

BRADLEY — A single boat accident at Lake San Antonio on Friday killed one adult and injured a child. According to media reports, the speedboat was traveling between 30 and 60 mph when it flipped over several times after hitting a wake while attempting a...

Photo | King City High students honored for registering young voters

KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and Registrar of Voters Gina Martinez recently honored King City High School students Hayden Munoz and Amity Hearne, who led an effort to get their fellow classmates registered to vote. They secured more than 100 new voter...

Community Foundation for Monterey County announces LEAD Institute 2025 participants

CFMC LEAD 2025
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has selected 28 emerging nonprofit managers to join the LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Institute’s 2025 cohort. LEAD is a year-long professional development institute offered by the CFMC’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence to foster strong, effective...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 13, 2025

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BEAUTIFICATION BBQ KING CITY — The public is invited to the annual Beautification Week Hamburger BBQ at San Lorenzo Park on Wednesday, June 18, hosted by the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and King City Rotary Club. The event is free thanks to...

Artichoke Festival closes its doors after 65 years

CASTROVILLE — The beloved Artichoke Festival, a cherished tradition in Monterey County for more than six decades, will not return this year. The festival’s board of directors announced its official closure after 65 years of celebrating the region’s rich agricultural heritage, artichoke royalty and community...
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