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October 8, 2025

Fontes named new Greenfield city manager

Greenfield City Council selected Jaime Fontes as the new city manager.

Federal disaster loans available to California small businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 26 California counties and a neighboring Nevada county are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Monterey County Free Libraries receives $100K grant

The Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries recently received a $100,000 grant from Monterey Peninsula Foundation.

Murals unveiled

Two new murals of a friendly bear and guitars grace the walls at Cesar Chavez Elementary School.

Oak Shores Realty owner No. 1 in county residential sales for 2016

Monterey County’s robust 2016 home sales were led by Grace Borzini, broker-owner of Oak Shores Realty, with 97 residential units sold, representing a dollar volume of $31,221,900.

Highway 1 damage will not affect Big Sur Marathon course

The recent storms that have wreaked havoc on California’s Highway 1 this winter will not affect the 26.2-mile route of the April 30 Big Sur International Marathon.

New California law puts charge in lead-acid battery sales

Beginning April 1, sales of lead-acid batteries are now subject to two $1 fees.

Chavez celebration

Cesar Chavez Elementary School students honored their namesake on March 31, the day Chavez was born, with music and a special guest speaker who spoke about Chavez's impact on farmworkers.