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STRUGGLE SUPPORT GONZALES — For those feeling stressed about the Covid-19 pandemic, Interim Inc. and California Hope will host a chat session for emotional support, resources and outreach. The chats will take place every Wednesday starting Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at...

KING CITY — The City of King is set to transform the downtown area into a vibrant hub for non-motorized transportation enthusiasts during the King City Ciclovía event on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 12 to 4 p.m. The event will see Broadway Street — from...

KING CITY — Copies of the King City Rustler newspaper from 1901 through 1925 have been converted from microfilm to a digital version, making them accessible to anyone online. The California Digital Newspaper Collection (CDNC) recently announced that the issues have been included in its...

VACCINE CLINICS SOLEDAD — Monterey County Health Department and Soledad Unified School District will host a Covid-19 vaccination clinic every Wednesday through April 13 for those needing booster or vaccine shots. The free clinic takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room...

MONTEREY COUNTY — In a bid to connect jobseekers with employment opportunities this fall, Monterey County Works is hosting a series of upcoming job fairs and specialized recruitment events throughout October. “Time to be bold, make it easy on yourself, shake hands and stand out...

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 — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will be sponsoring the annual observance of 2020 Beautification Week starting Saturday, June 20, and running through Sunday, June 28. The event is a volunteer effort promoted by the Chamber to improve the appearance of...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Eight organizations are teaming up to address the major health needs of residents of the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley regions. The Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative is a partnership that was established in 2022 between Montage Health, Salinas Valley Health, Mee...

SOLEDAD — The South Facility at Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad will close by July 2022 due to a decrease in the minimum-security inmate population, announced California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on Tuesday. The Level I general population unit, also known as Facility...

JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett recently hosted a Community Relations Meeting, during which representatives from throughout the region came to discuss different projects and programs going on in South Monterey County and north San Luis Obispo County. The quarterly meeting on Aug. 18 was a...