19+ hour, 19+ min ago  (239+ words) Every time I hear the roar of a helicopter over the Mee Memorial campus, I am reminded that the strength of a Critical Access Hospital is not measured by services alone, but by its readiness to respond in an emergency....

13+ hour, 40+ min ago  (511+ words) Parades, live music, family activities and fireworks set for Independence Day SALINAS VALLEY " The communities of Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield will be ready to celebrate the Fourth of July next weekend with multiple events planned in each city. At Central…...

19+ hour, 19+ min ago  (418+ words) KING CITY " Sol Treasures will continue its Backyard Concert Series this summer, offering free live music performances for community members at its location on Broadway Street. The outdoor concert series, held from 6 to 8 p. m. , features local and regional musicians and is…...

19+ hour, 18+ min ago  (232+ words) MONTEREY COUNTY " Monterey County Sheriff's Office Agricultural Crimes Unit arrested a Patterson man in connection with a series of copper wire thefts totaling more than $50, 000, authorities said. Detectives investigated ongoing thefts of copper wire throughout Monterey County and identified a…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (191+ words) GONZALES " Residents of Gonzales will have an opportunity to recycle unwanted items and pick up free compost during the annual Reuse, Recycle & Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 27. The free event will take place from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. , or until collection containers reach…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (414+ words) Pacific Grove High student to serve one-year term promoting poetry and literacy MONTEREY COUNTY " Arts Council for Monterey County has named Pacific Grove High School student Anton Mac Lachlan as the 2026-27 Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate, recognizing the young poet's…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (522+ words) SOLEDAD " Community members across South Monterey County are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Saavedra, a Soledad mother, business owner and folkl'rico instructor remembered for her leadership and commitment to local youth. Saavedra, 32, was one of two victims killed in a…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (243+ words) SALINAS " A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing a vehicle into the tennis courts at Hartnell College and fleeing on foot, according to the Salinas Police Department. Police said officers responded June 8 to…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (430+ words) While survivors have always had pathways to come forward, and that right should remain protected, AB 218 created open-ended liability without setting aside any funding to pay for claims. As a result, California public schools are now being required to pay…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (399+ words) SEASIDE " California Rodeo Salinas and Monterey Bay FC have partnered to present "Boots on the Pitch," a rodeo-themed soccer event Saturday, June 20, at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside. The event will coincide with Monterey Bay FC's match against El Paso Locomotive…...