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BIKE REPAIR KING CITY — Greenfield Community Science Workshop will host a Bike Repair Workshop offering free tune-up and repair services on Saturday, Dec. 2, in King City. The workshop will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at San Antonio Park, 1245 Bedford...

JOLON — PG&E is planning for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) due to wildfire risk in the areas of Jolon, Lockwood and Fort Hunter Liggett in South Monterey County. The shutoffs are estimated to begin at 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, and end at...

KING CITY — Mostafa Ghous has announced that he will be leaving his position as Dean of Academic Affairs and South County Education Services at Hartnell College effective July 7. In a heartfelt email distributed June 26, Ghous made the announcement with “mixed emotions,” adding...

KING CITY — As part of California Water Service’s annual Operation Gobble, the utility teamed up with local legislators and nonprofits, including the Food Bank for Monterey County, to support thousands of Monterey County families in need with Thanksgiving meals and essential services. Cal Water...

TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield Public Works is accepting applications to fill two committee member seats on the Traffic Safety Committee. Applications may be downloaded from the City website or a hard copy picked up at City Hall. The City’s new Traffic...

KING CITY — Holidays are quickly approaching, and King City Rural 4-H is partnering with the Salinas Valley Fair to host a Toy Drive and Coat Drive for those families in need during Christmas in the community. Join them in bringing unwrapped toys and coats...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Every spring, female opossums hold babies in their pouches growing strong and healthy. Sadly, some of these mother opossums are hit by cars as they forage for food, and their babies cannot survive without emergency rescue. “On this first day of spring,...

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s scholarship deadline has been extended to April 15. These scholarships are available to graduating seniors in Monterey County who plan to continue their education in agriculture. Applications can be found online at montereycountycattlewomen.org and...

YOUTH SUMMIT SOLEDAD — The Youth Councils from Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield will be hosting their first South County Youth Summit for local students on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Main Street Middle School in Soledad. There will be guest...

CALIFORNIA — Arcadia Publishing has announced the publication of “California Agriculture,” a new history of the state’s agriculture industry by author Patti DesMarais. The 128-page paperback is part of Arcadia’s “Images of America” book series, featuring historical information and photographs. Beginning with the Spanish padres in...