Local veteran stories being sought
The King City Branch of Monterey County Free Libraries in collaboration with the Story Center and California State Library is looking to capture the voices, experiences and life stories of local veterans, to be preserved and presented with dignity for the
Gonzales senior to attend Senate program
Gonzales High School senior Cindy Aguilar-Castaneda has been selected to represent California at the 57th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program, sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for students interested in pursuing careers in public service.
City tours marijuana facility construction
Greenfield Organix hosted a special lunch June 7 for construction workers, staff, city staff, council members and community members.
Smoke from wildfires affecting air quality in tri-county area
Smoke transported from the massive wildfires currently burning in Northern California, Washington, Oregon and British Columbia may degrade air quality in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, possibly causing the concentration of smoke to reach unhealthful levels in some parts of the tri-county air basin.
Monterey County considers tax hike for aging dams, reservoirs
MONTEREY COUNTY — A community workshop was held last Friday in
Salinas to consider options in how to pay for Monterey County’s aging dams and
reservoirs, which continue to provide water for drinking and agriculture to the
Salinas Valley.
Landowners, politicians, legal experts and concerned
citizens packed the...
White selected to fill council vacancy
Greenfield City Council has appointed longtime resident Robert “Bob” White to fill the vacant seat on the dais.
Salinas Valley Half Marathon returns this year
It’s been two years since the running of the Salinas Valley Half Marathon, a scenic 13.1-mile run through the vineyards and rich agricultural lands of “Steinbeck country.” The event returns Aug. 5.
Fort Hunter hosts first Wildfire Triathlon
As part of the Army’s Ready and Resilient campaign to promote healthy living habits, Fort Hunter Liggett is hosting its first-ever triathlon Saturday, June 10, consisting of a 1/4-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and 5K run.
Local domestic violence case inspires new play
A South County domestic violence case has inspired longtime local playwright David Norum's latest theater project, “My Name Is…”, premiering this weekend at the Pink Flamingo Theater in Monterey.
Farmer’s Market open for business
South County’s only Farmer’s Market is open in Soledad every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.
