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SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has introduced the Climate and Environmental Resilience Ambassadors (CERA) Program, an innovative initiative designed to empower students as leaders in climate adaptation and environmental resilience. Funded through a $2 million sub-award from California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, the program will equip...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The number of residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County has surpassed 3,000, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department. Another 76 confirmed cases were added Friday, bringing the total number of Covid-19-infected residents...

KING CITY — Rotary Club of King City has announced the first-ever Rabbit Run 5K, which will be held Saturday, April 16. The inaugural Rabbit Run, set for 9 a.m. at the King City Golf Course, will be a festive, timed, fun run or walk...

MONTEREY COUNTY — There are now 32 residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Monterey County as of Friday, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department. Nine of the confirmed cases appear to have been acquired locally through community...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST), facilitated by Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA), has donated $5,000 in bus passes to Rancho Cielo so its students from the further reaches of Monterey County can attend class. “Our school serves many students in South County, and one...

SOCCER COMPLEX CLOSURE GREENFIELD — The Greenfield soccer complex at Patriot Park will be temporarily closed for maintenance from Dec. 11 through Jan. 19. Maintenance includes reseeding, fertilizing and aerating, which will create even growth and repair of grass during this period. For more information,...

VETERAN PASS EXPANDS MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Parks has announced the expansion of its acceptance of the California Distinguished Veteran Pass. The pass, which grants free vehicle day use, family camping and boat use at more than 100 California State Parks, will now also...

CALIFORNIA — California will roll back its mask requirement next week for vaccinated residents in most indoor spaces, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. The state implemented the mandate in mid-December as COVID-19 cases began to spike due to the highly infectious omicron variant, requiring residents...

KING CITY — Due to the new state stay-at-home order, the City of King City Hall is closed to the public except by appointment as of Dec. 14. Most applications for programs, permits and licenses can be submitted online, by text or dropped off at...