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  The California Mid-State Fair is excited to announce that legendary hip-hop icon Ice Cube, joined by special guest Warren G, will perform on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM at the Chumash Grandstand Arena as part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series. Tickets for this show will go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10:00 AM at MidStateFair.com. Tickets are $50, $60, $70, $90, and $100 (pit). Fair admission is sold separately. A pioneering force in hip-hop and entertainment, Ice Cube's career spans decades of cultural influence - from his groundbreaking work with N.W.A. to a solo career that has sold tens of millions of albums worldwide. Joining him is West Coast rap legend Warren G, whose smooth G-funk sound helped define a generation. ABOUT ICE CUBE Ice Cube is a pioneering rapper, actor, and producer who rose to fame with N.W.A. before building a multi-platinum solo career. He has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...

  PASO ROBLES, CA – The California Mid-State Fair is excited to announce that Willie Nelson & Family will perform at the Chumash Grandstand Arena on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 as part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series. Tickets for the show will go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10:00 AM at MidStateFair.com. Ticket prices are $50, $60, $80 and $100. Fair admission is not included in the price of concert tickets.  With a seven-decade career, Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician while also becoming an acclaimed author, actor, and activist. He remains one of the most influential and enduring voices in American music, continuing to release new albums, tour extensively, and connect with generations of fans through his unmistakable sound and storytelling. Throughout his legendary career, Nelson has released dozens of celebrated albums and helped shape the outlaw country movement. In recent years, he has remained remarkably prolific, releasing multiple new studio...

  Salinas, CA – Monterey County Elections is announcing a series of accessible, community‑based voting opportunities throughout the county for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election.   The “Books & Ballots” initiative, hosted in partnership with local libraries and community locations, invites residents to vote in-person, drop off ballots, or register conditionally to vote at convenient neighborhood sites.   These flexible early voting centers will be available on the following dates:       May 19 — Gonzales Library     630 Fifth Street, Gonzales | 1 p.m.–6 p.m.       May 20 — Soledad Library     401 Gabilan Drive, Soledad | 1 p.m.–6 p.m.       May 21 — Greenfield Library     315 El Camino Real, Greenfield | 1 p.m.–6 p.m.       May 22 — King City Library     402 Broadway Street, King City | 1 p.m.–6 p.m.       May 26 — Carmel Valley Library     65 W....

  Salinas, CA – The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for the Statewide Primary Election, closes Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Candidate forms must be completed and submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.   Official nomination documents will be available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays during the filling period at the Monterey County Elections Department, 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas, CA. Interested candidates can schedule an appointment via email at CandidateServices@countyofmonterey.gov or by phone (831) 796-1499. Monterey County Candidate Guidelines, detailing offices up for election and requirements, are available at https://tinyurl.com/nhdb6y9d.   https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/

  The California Mid-State Fair is excited to announce the 2026 Frontier Stage entertainment lineup, featuring 12 nights of free concerts and entertainment included with paid Fair admission. Performances begin at 8:00 PM on the Frontier Stage during the Fair’s run July 15–26, 2026. The 2026 lineup offers a diverse mix of classic rock, country, Latin music, pop, tribute acts, and rising stars sure to entertain Fairgoers of all ages. The 2026 Frontier Stage lineup includes: Wednesday, July 15 – Miss CA Mid-State Fair Scholarship Pageant (6:00 PM) The annual opening night Pageant tradition kicks off the Fair with local pride, celebration, and community spirit. Thursday, July 16 – High Voltage High Voltage delivers a high-energy tribute to AC/DC with authentic sound, electrifying guitar riffs, and powerhouse vocals. Friday, July 17 – Micky Dolenz Best known as the lead vocalist and drummer of The Monkees, Micky Dolenz continues to delight audiences with timeless pop-rock classics and d...

  The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office will host the 2026 Memorial Wall Ceremony to honor  13 members of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office who have died in the line of duty throughout the agency’s more than 175-year history. The ceremony will take place at the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Memorial Wall located at 1414 Natividad Road in Salinas and will begin at 1:00 PM on Wednesday May 13, 2026. The memorial ceremony will include the placement of flowers and the reading of the names of the fallen Monterey County Sheriff’s Office personnel whose service and sacrifice continue to be remembered by the community and those who serve today. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Memorial stands as a lasting tribute to the brave deputies and personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of Monterey County. The story of the memorial began with a dedication ceremony in October of 2014, where the toll of a bell solemnly marked the names of eight fallen deputies. Over ...