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SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley high school seniors who plan to attend Hartnell College are encouraged to sign up by April 11 to attend Panther Prep Days on April 29-30 and receive priority registration. During Panther Prep Day events — on April 29 at Hartnell’s...

SALINAS VALLEY — Things were challenging enough for lettuce growers in Monterey County’s Salinas Valley before Mother Nature dealt a one-two punch in this year’s storms. Farmers in 2022 had suffered an estimated $150 million in crop losses as impatiens necrotic spot virus — a...

SOLEDAD — A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck just north of the Pinnacles National Park near Soledad on Saturday morning. The earthquake was reported at 6:42 a.m. and was preceded by a 3.2 magnitude quake at 6:36 a.m. in the same area, according to the latest...

KING CITY — The 2022 Monterey International Wine Competition wrapped up March 12 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. Eighteen judges representing all aspects of the wine industry swirled and sipped through 743 entries, resulting in the selection of 58 Platinum Award winners,...

More than 200 people attended the annual Fort Hunter Liggett Community Expo last Thursday at the army facility’s Deanza Sports Center.

KING CITY — As the summer travel season wraps up, the King City Police Department (KCPD) reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. “Whether traveling locally or taking a longer road trip to see friends and family,...

SPELLING BEE MONTEREY COUNTY — Brayden Gallardo of San Benancio Middle School was awarded top placement at the Monterey County Spelling Bee, which was held virtually this year. Rounding out the top nine placements were other county schools, but no students from South Monterey County....

CALIFORNIA — A variant first discovered in California in December is more contagious than earlier forms of the coronavirus, two new studies have shown, fueling concerns that emerging mutants like this one could hamper the sharp decline in cases overall in the state and...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A 23-year veteran of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against his former employer alleging he was illegally fired after helping to form a union, refusing to endorse candidates for sheriff and opposing the sexual harassment of...

KING CITY — King City Rotary Club recently hosted its first Seafood Boil, which replaced the traditional Crab Feed this year. A total of 300 tickets were sold for the Nov. 19 event, featuring an all-you-can-eat dinner of crab, shrimp, sausage and more at the...