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SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has determined that certain segments of its network were accessed during the sophisticated ransomware attack on Oct. 2.  The investigation is ongoing; however, in an abundance of caution, data located in potentially impacted network locations was reviewed to identify the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s shelter-in-place order has been extended through May 31, announced Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno on Friday. The updated Shelter-in-Place Order goes into effect May 4, when the previous order was set to expire. The new order also includes...

KING CITY — Students gathered in the parking lot of King City High School on Oct. 27 and 28 to bring attention to a desire to return to classrooms for their education rather than continue distance learning. Some attendees planned to remain in their parked...

RECREATION WORKSHOP GREENFIELD — A Greenfield Recreation Department workshop has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. City staff will share the department’s work and progress as well as engage in a dialogue to benefit the community. Public comments can be made in...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the newest recipients of its 2025 Community Arts Grants, awarding $109,000 in total funding to 16 local organizations bringing arts and culture to communities across all five supervisorial districts. These grants, up to $7,500...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s crop production increased in value last year by more than $500 million despite decreases in both wine grapes and cannabis, according to the county’s 2022 Crop and Livestock Report. Overall gross crop and livestock production was over $4.6 billion in...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Many Monterey County students aspire to attend college, but the cost of higher education keeps them from achieving that dream. The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) works with generous individuals, families and businesses to help close the gap. More than $1.5...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Valley Bank, a community business bank serving Monterey County, has announced the promotion of Sandi Eason to president and chief operating officer. Eason, who has been with the bank for four years, will report to CEO Anker Fanoe. “Sandi is a proven...

KING CITY — King City’s Community Development Director Doreen Liberto has announced her plans to retire in spring 2026. According to City Manager Steve Adams, who himself will retire at the end of the year, Liberto’s intent is to provide time to assist the new...