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SAN ARDO — The holiday spirit was alive and well in San Ardo earlier this month as Aera Energy and California Resources Corporation employees spread joy to more than 100 children at San Ardo Elementary School. In a longstanding tradition, employees purchased, wrapped and distributed...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Every spring, the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescues hundreds of baby birds. These tiny birds receive critical care while they are raised at the SPCA, and then released back into the wild to fly free. Some of the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey Audubon Society has announced the launch of its annual Scholarship Essay Contest, designed to support and inspire young conservationists in the Monterey Bay region. The contest provides students with an opportunity to showcase their passion for birds, wildlife and environmental stewardship...

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...

FLEA MARKET KING CITY — King City Rotary Club will host the 57th annual Flea Market on Sunday, April 6, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. There will be food and beverage concessions available. For more information, call or text Adriana Villanueva at...

KING CITY — Country singer-songwriter Chase Bryant is set to perform at the 81st Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 17, in King City. Bryant, one of the most prolific guitar players in today’s country class, had his debut single “Take It On Back” hit...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The health departments of the Counties of Monterey and Santa Cruz are inviting the public to review a report of the regional survey conducted in response to the January 2025 battery fire at the Vistra Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. The survey...

JOB FAIRS SALINAS — Monterey County Works is gearing up for more job fairs this month with local employers. The job fairs will take place on Wednesdays, March 12 and 26, at Monterey County Works’ Salinas Career Center at 344 Salinas St. in downtown Salinas,...

KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City were buzzing last month as the annual Fair Kick-Off event drew more than 600 guests and set an enthusiastic tone for the upcoming 81st Salinas Valley Fair, scheduled for May 15-18. Organized by the Salinas Valley...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has officially launched a new self-scheduling system for sick visits, allowing established patients to book appointments quickly and conveniently directly from their phone or computer — making it easier than ever for patients to receive the care...