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MEDICAL CAMP SALINAS — A unique summer camp program is underway at Salinas Valley Health, where enthusiastic campers are on campus for a two-week, behind-the-scenes introduction to the healthcare field. This summer’s cohort consists of 29 students, grades 4-6, across Monterey County. The fun camp...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Renters and homeowners in Monterey County and 13 other counties impacted by the February and March storms and flooding will now have more time to sign up for federal disaster assistance. FEMA’s registration period, due to end July 20, has been extended to...

KING CITY — In January 2023, Darlene Noriega faced every parent’s nightmare when her son faced a major medical emergency. While in class at Soledad High School, Noriega’s oldest son Zion experienced spontaneous pneumothorax, an unexplainable lung collapse. The condition is caused by a buildup...

TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield Public Works is accepting applications to fill two committee member seats on the Traffic Safety Committee. Applications may be downloaded from the City website or a hard copy picked up at City Hall. The City’s new Traffic...

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas’ final performance Sunday entertained 16,846 fans at the Salinas Sports Complex, where attendance was up 8% over the same performance last year. Total ticket sales for the 2023 Rodeo’s four performances, July 20-23, totaled 61,771 — up 7.5% overall from...

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Health’s Summer Health Institute (SHI) supports the dreams of first-generation, college-bound students by investing in the potential talents of local high school students, including those from South Monterey County. At the same time, the unique program is an innovative way...

KING CITY — Addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis — California reported more than 7,100 opioid overdose deaths in 2021, including nearly 4,000 deaths from fentanyl. Cal Hospital Compare has published...

A jacaranda tree is in full bloom this July on the 100 block of north Mildred Avenue in King City (above, with the Robert Stanton Theater in the background). Some have said jacarandas won’t grow in King City, but at least seven have been...

THEATER AUDITIONS KING CITY — Sol Treasures in King City will be hosting auditions for its 2023-24 theater season, which focuses on the human experience and the ways that all types of love can move people to unbelievable kindness. “Both shows this season are testaments...

KING CITY — Have you ever dreamed of going on an epic pirate adventure and discovering a buried treasure? Cirque Italia is giving audiences the opportunity to come along on this thrilling quest in its brand-new production, “Water Circus,” with performances set for July...