SALINAS VALLEY — A dangerous herbicide banned immediately by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been sprayed on crops in many California counties and has contaminated groundwater in low concentrations in the Salinas Valley and Santa Barbara County.
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SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is accepting applications for its six subbasin implementation committees through Aug. 20.
Excuse me if I am a little maudlin this week. Lots of things happening and most of them are about where I am in life. Have you ever sat down to reflect on your position and what went right or …
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GREENFIELD — Lavender Creek, a family-owned lavender farm and wellness brand located in South Monterey County, has been awarded the 2024 Central Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business of the Year for the Monterey Bay region.
Bucket lists are funny things. Most people forget to empty their buckets as they fill them, or they notice there are a few holes in the bucket, and everything is then a bit pointless. It has been my dream forever …
CENTRAL COAST — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans.
BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY
The Hunchback tolling the bells of the ancient cathedral of Notre Dame is an image of timeless appeal. Salinas citizens will want to catch the current local iteration of Victor Hugo’s tale, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” on The Western …
KING CITY — Valley Health Associates, in collaboration with Central Coast Overdose Prevention, has announced the award of $2 million in grant funding through the Department of Health Care Services and Sierra Health Foundation.
KING CITY — Monterey County Dance Theatre and Monterey County Dance Foundation unveiled the lead performers for the 2024 “Nutcracker Ballet” during its Summer Gala on July 27.
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents of scammers impersonating law enforcement.
KING CITY — Boxers from the King City and San Ardo Boxing Clubs came home with medals after competing at last weekend’s boxing show in Shafter.
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo has announced the release of the 2023 Annual Crop and Livestock Report, which recorded a production gross value of just over $4.35 billion, reflecting a 6.1% decrease from 2022.
I have often mentioned either here in words or in conversation that coming up with one thousand words every week, words that one hopes are more than just personal drivel, can be a bit daunting when subjects don’t readily come …
BRIDGE WORK CONTINUES
What a week in the Salinas Valley! First, I want to mention the service for Francis Rubbo held last week at Eden Valley in Soledad. I bring this up first as it was a very sweet and solemn ceremony. As …
SEASIDE — Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) has hired Jordan Stewart, the former Leicester City, Watford, San Jose Earthquakes and England U21 National Team defender, as its permanent head coach on a multi-year deal.
KING CITY — As summer draws to a close and students prepare to return to school, the King City Police Department is reminding all drivers to prioritize safety during the upcoming Back to School Month by slowing down, following the …
