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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is creating an Emergency Microloan Fund within its Small Business Revolving Loan Program with Cal Coastal to assist local small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The county has about $661,000 in federal funds available for lending, which could help...

KING CITY — King City High School seniors Jocelyn Romero and Sabas Ramirez were announced as Homecoming Queen and King for 2024 during halftime at Friday night’s varsity football game inside War Memorial Stadium. The royal couple, chosen by popular vote, then had the privilege...

ARREST REWARD GREENFIELD — The City of Greenfield is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the hit and run that occurred Feb. 14 in Greenfield. The incident took place at about 6:45 p.m. near Walnut Avenue...

MONTEREY COUNTY — For those feeling stressed, anxious and lonely in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, Interim’s Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) continues to provide outreach opportunities. Interim’s short-term program offers support to individuals struggling with mental illness, and their families who have been affected...

DRIVER SAFETY KING CITY — California Highway Patrol in King City will be hosting a two-hour “Start Smart” Driver Safety Education Presentation for teens and their parents on Monday, April 17, at 6 p.m. Spaces are limited. Call Officer Meadors at the King City CHP...

SALINAS — Hartnell Athletics program has opened online registration for a series of weekly summer youth sports camps, running through Aug. 5.  Hartnell coaches lead the camps, with assistance from student-athletes, and all proceeds go to support intercollegiate teams at the college. “More than anything, we...

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...

KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair is jumping “Back in the Saddle” this week, returning with many of its popular activities following a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. “At long last we are ‘Back in the Saddle’ again,” said Margaret Noroian, president of...

GRIEF WORKSHOP SALINAS — Hospice Giving Foundation is hosting a special grief workshop, “Coping with Grief During the Holidays,” on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Madonna del Sasso Parish, 320 E. Laurel Drive in Salinas. The 90-minute presentation will offer...