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MONTEREY COUNTY — College professor Daniel B. Summerhill has been selected as Monterey County’s first Poet Laureate, with a two-year term that begins immediately. “Being the inaugural Poet Laureate of Monterey County is exciting but doesn’t come without its due responsibility and urgency,” Summerhill said. “I now have...

KING CITY — Severe winter storms have resulted in road closures, evacuation orders and water rescues over the past week due to major flooding throughout the South Monterey County region, with possibly more rain to come this weekend. The latest storm, an atmospheric river, followed...

Dry conditions across the West that have dashed hopes for a respite from relentless drought are expected to continue across the region into spring and beyond, forecasters said Thursday. Dan Collins, a meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said in a briefing that...

MONTEREY COUNTY — California Transportation Commission has awarded $44.8 million in Active Transportation Project grants for multiple projects that will enhance safety and facilitate active modes of transportation in Monterey County. Seven projects submitted by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), County of Monterey,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 College Arts Scholarship offered by the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC). The application period will end on Wednesday, March 6. Graduating seniors from Monterey County high schools who are interested in pursuing higher education...

KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair has announced Kyla Lambert, a senior at King City High School, as Miss Salinas Valley Fair 2023. Over the next year, Lambert will represent the fair, making appearances at special events and inviting guests to attend the 79th annual...

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly 100 runners and walkers kicked off the Fourth of July by hitting the streets of Gonzales for the seventh annual Orange and Black 5K. The event was the first 5K to take place in the tri-county area since Covid-19 restrictions have...

SAN ARDO — Two rural areas in Monterey County are marking milestones as the County of Monterey expands essential internet services. San Ardo in South Monterey County and parts of North Monterey County are communities that are benefitting from the County of Monterey Broadband Project....

KING CITY — King City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating those responsible for a shooting at a local residence on Sunday. At about 1:03 a.m. on July 18, police received multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding shots that were heard in the...

JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett hosted its annual Freedom Fest on Saturday, welcoming the community for a lively celebration of independence. The June 28 event, held at the DeAnza Baseball Field and open to the public, featured a variety of entertainment and activities designed to...