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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced that “Cookie,” a 15-year-old miniature horse who survived severe neglect and was rescued from a slaughter pipeline, was officially sworn in as an honorary community ambassador. Cookie’s appointment recognizes her remarkable recovery and the positive role...

COFFEE WITH A COP GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop on Monday, Nov. 24, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Amor de Cafe, 144 Alta St. in Gonzales. This is an opportunity for residents to join officers for free coffee...

GREENFIELD — SNIP (Spay Neuter Imperative Project) identified a critical need for dog and cat food in South Monterey County and is mobilizing urgent support to address it. On Nov. 22, SNIP will coordinate the collection of a truckload of dog food from Pet Food...

KING CITY — Hands That Help SoMoCo hosted its fourth successful fundraiser on Oct. 22 at the King City Grill, this time supporting King City resident Robin Borzini, who has been battling cancer for many years. Borzini shared her journey at the event, and her...

KING CITY — King City High School’s Drama Department is set to bring big laughs and show-stopping numbers to the stage with its upcoming production of “The Drowsy Chaperone Jr.” With a cast of 20 high school performers and the support of six dedicated student...

SALINAS VALLEY — Communities throughout the Salinas Valley commemorated Veterans Day last Tuesday with new traditions, revived programs and longstanding tributes honoring local service members. Greenfield marked the Nov. 11 holiday with its first-ever Veterans Day Parade, drawing local veterans, city officials, community groups and...

KING CITY — Three Norteño gang members have been ordered to stand trial on dozens of charges connected to two mass-casualty shootings that devastated South Monterey County in early 2024, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced Nov. 13...

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS SAN ARDO — Beginning Nov. 18, Granite Construction Company, under a contract with the County of Monterey, will be installing an infiltration chamber on Railroad Avenue and Short Street in San Ardo. The chamber will be situated below grade in front of the...

KING CITY — King City High School’s 2025 Homecoming Week was bursting with Mustang pride as the school came together to celebrate one of its most cherished traditions. Students showed incredible spirit from the start, buying mums and filling the halls with colorful posters that...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas recently announced that it has distributed $854,035 to nonprofits, Western heritage organizations and community groups across the region. These funds, which increased by 7% over 2024, reflect the Rodeo’s ongoing commitment to giving back and ensuring that local programs...