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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION GREENFIELD — The City of Greenfield will host the 2023 Holiday Celebration at the Village Green Park on Friday, Dec. 8. The park celebration and holiday performances begin at 5 p.m., followed by the holiday parade from 6:10 to 6:50 p.m. and the...

Mee Memorial Healthcare System brought a little “Toy Story” magic to King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 24th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade last Friday, winning one of the top prizes for its float featuring characters from the Disney-Pixar animated film franchise as well...

KING CITY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has received a $100,000 grant for Monterey County’s first Family Justice Center, Holding on to Hope, which will be located in King City at 250 Franciscan Way.  Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced Dec. 4 that...

SALINAS — Beginning in spring 2025, students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, a significant milestone in Hartnell College’s 103-year history and a first in Monterey County.  This program aims to expand on the college’s successful two-year associate degree program, providing students...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System, based in King City, has been selected to participate in the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP), which is designed to help strengthen the foundations of small rural hospitals and certified rural health clinics in the key elements...

MONTEREY COUNTY — As the community heads into the heart of the winter months, Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) knows that it is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book and read. To help readers get their snuggle on, MCFL invites library...

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...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto has announced the promotions of Commander Jason Smith to the rank of chief deputy and Sgt. Veronica Olguin to the rank of commander effective Nov. 18. “I spoke with both this morning about the expectation of leadership...

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION SOLEDAD — Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce presents its 37th Annual Christmas Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 2. The Front Street festivities begin at 2 p.m. with games, food booths and entertainment, followed by the parade at 5 p.m. on Front Street. There will also...

BRADLEY — Bradley Elementary School is building its first-ever community garden, utilizing donations from community partners like Chevron and mentorship from staff and students at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). The garden will be used for educational learning, with students having the opportunity to...