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MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Monterey County is celebrating a heartwarming story of friendship and care among its newest...

Guest Column | Food Security is Critical to Economic and National Security on California’s Central Coast

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The agricultural stretch of California’s Central Coast along the Salinas Valley is often called the “Salad Bowl of the World,” and for good reason....

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 1, 2025

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT SALINAS VALLEY — National Night Out will take place Tuesday, Aug. 5, with free celebrations in all four South Monterey County cities....

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Guest Column | Building a Better King City: Celebrating the City’s Progress and Planning for the Future

August 4, 2025

My name is Octavio Hurtado, and I’m the Public Works director and city engineer for King City. I have been working on projects in King City for the past 20 years. The first 17 years as a consultant providing contract city engineering services, and I will be coming up...

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Local health officers urge Bay Area families to prioritize immunizations in back-to-school preparations

Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Aug. 4, 2025

King City boxers win at Rock Boxing

Rescued baby birds form unlikely friendship at SPCA Wildlife Center

Costa Family awards $25K in scholarships to 15 Salinas Valley students

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Local health officers urge Bay Area families to prioritize immunizations in back-to-school preparations

Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Aug. 4, 2025

King City boxers win at Rock Boxing

Rescued baby birds form unlikely friendship at SPCA Wildlife Center

Guest Column | Food Security is Critical to Economic and National Security on California’s Central Coast

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 1, 2025

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Guest Column | Building a Better King City: Celebrating the City’s Progress and Planning for the Future

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Local health officers urge Bay Area families to prioritize immunizations in back-to-school preparations

Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Aug. 4, 2025

Rescued baby birds form unlikely friendship at SPCA Wildlife Center

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 1, 2025

Costa Family awards $25K in scholarships to 15 Salinas Valley students

King City, Soledad smoke shops among those fined for selling flavored tobacco and other unlawful products

Community input sought for homeless housing funding application

Fort Hunter Liggett supports Madre Fire response with firefighters, heavy equipment

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King City boxers win at Rock Boxing

Chevron Soccer Academy brings joy to local youth

Monterey Bay Football Club announces 4-year partnership extension with Montage Health

Murray Bridge construction forces new starting line at Wharf to Wharf Race

South Monterey County high school athletes train for fall and beyond

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 30, 2025

King City, Soledad smoke shops among those fined for selling flavored...

Monterey County DA’s Office launches new fraud reporting tip line

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Guest Column | Building a Better King City: Celebrating the City’s Progress and Planning for the Future

Local health officers urge Bay Area families to prioritize immunizations in back-to-school preparations

Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Aug. 4, 2025