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UPDATE (Sept. 17): MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has postponed the reopening of the Government Center to allow contractors and environmental consultants to complete final environmental and safety checks following plumbing and fire suppression system maintenance. In an update Wednesday evening, the County said...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey-Salinas Transit is launching a pilot program with Uber to provide an additional transportation option for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities in eight communities. The Uber Voucher Pilot Program is available to eligible residents of Chualar, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, King City,...

JOLON — There is no imminent threat from the Plaskett Fire to Fort Hunter Liggett’s cantonment area or to personnel, residents and families living or working on the installation, according to a Sept. 10 update from the FHL Public Affairs Office. Fourteen remote training areas...

MONTEREY COUNTY — More than 250 local artists will open their studios, galleries and creative spaces to the public during the 2026 Open Studios Art Tour, taking place Sept. 12-13 and 19-20 throughout Monterey County. Hosted by the Arts Council for Monterey County, the free,...

KING CITY — Residents connected with local organizations and learned about support available throughout South Monterey County last Tuesday during a Community Resource Fair in King City that kicked off this year’s Day of Hope events. Hosted by Sun Street Centers on Sept. 1 at...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has added a new SCENARIA View 128 CT system, expanding the King City hospital’s diagnostic imaging capabilities and allowing South Monterey County residents to access advanced vascular and cardiac imaging closer to home. The new technology is part...

MONTEREY COUNTY — California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond joined Monterey County education leaders last week to highlight financial literacy efforts and encourage families to claim CalKIDS scholarship accounts available to eligible students. The Sept. 2 event at the Monterey County Office of...

SALINAS — Monterey County Government Center at 168 W. Alisal St. in Salinas will remain closed to the public and general staff through the end of the week as cleanup and remediation efforts continue following an extensive sewer line malfunction. "The extended closure is necessary...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory for the area from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, through 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, SPCA Monterey County is reminding pet owners to take precautions to protect animals from potentially dangerous temperatures. Hot...

MONTEREY COUNTY — September is Healthy Aging Month, and Alliance On Aging is using the national observance to encourage Monterey County residents to celebrate aging while connecting older adults and their families with resources that support independence, dignity and well-being. Healthy aging encompasses far more...