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Steve McShane teaches residents about the simpler gardening alternative called “fairy gardening.”

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department will apply for millions of dollars in grants for park improvements at Lake San Antonio, San Lorenzo Park in King City and the county-owned property on East Laurel Drive in Salinas. Each grant application...

KING CITY — For the 10th consecutive year, the King City High School FFA Chapter has been recognized as one of the top 20 FFA programs in California. This distinction is based on the number of State and American Degrees earned by the students, showcasing...

VACCINE REGISTRATION GREENFIELD — As part of its ongoing efforts to make Covid-19 vaccines more convenient, McDonald’s in Greenfield will be hosting a vaccine registration event in cooperation with VIDA (Virus Integrated Distribution of Aid) of Monterey County, through the Community Foundation for Monterey County....

KING CITY — Restaurants in California have had to get creative to stay afloat during the Covid-19 shelter-in-place era, especially since the latest restrictions on operation prevent them from using indoor dining areas. While many have returned to take-out and delivery orders, some have turned...

COAT DRIVE KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s HR team has organized a Thanksgiving community coat drive for kids. The community can help by donating new or gently used coats for local school students ages 4-12. Drop off donations in the barrel located inside...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents in Monterey County can now look forward to fewer restrictions as the region moves from the most severe risk, Purple Tier, and into the moderate risk, Red Tier, of California’s Covid-19 reopening plan. The announcement was made Tuesday after the county...

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took a major step Tuesday toward coaxing Americans into a post-pandemic world, relaxing the rules on mask wearing outdoors as coronavirus cases recede and people increasingly chafe against restrictions. The mask guidance is modest and carefully...

LOCKWOOD — San Antonio Valley Historical Association (SAVHA) recently donated a framed laser print of the Dutton Hotel by Cleveland Rockwell to the San Antonio Union School District in Lockwood. Superintendent/Principal Josh Van Norman and Board Vice President Dennis Walters were on hand to accept...

SALINAS VALLEY — For some students in the Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) service area, including the Salinas Valley, gaining access to school supplies may be simple, but for many, it is not. MCFL’s service area covers a stretch of about 130 miles, from Pajaro...