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  The California Mid-State Fair announced on June 3 the 2026 Mission Square Stage lineup, featuring 12 nights of talented local and regional musicians performing throughout the Fair's run, July 15–26. And new this year - on select dates an Improv Crooner will take the stage after each band. Located in the heart of the Fairgrounds, Mission Square has become a favorite destination for Fairgoers looking to enjoy live music, local beer and wine, food, shopping, and a relaxed atmosphere. All Mission Square Stage performances are free with paid Fair admission. Bands perform from 7:00 PM to about 10:00 PM. See the stage or on-site Daily Schedule for an up-to-date schedule. 2026 Mission Square Stage Lineup: July 15 – The JD Project July 16 – Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band                                                     July 17 – Katie Chappe...

  Salinas, California — The County of Monterey Health Department on June 3 announced it has successfully completed a review process to maintain national accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). In maintaining its accreditation status for another five years, the County of Monterey Health Department has demonstrated that it meets PHAB’s quality standards and measures and has the capacity to continue to evolve, improve, and advance efforts to protect and improve the health and well-being of Monterey County residents. The non-profit PHAB works to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation. PHAB’s accreditation program, which receives support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sets standards against which the nation’s governmental public health departments can continuously improve the quality of their services and performance.   “We are incredibly prou...

  SAN JOSE, CA - On Tuesday, June 2 Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) released the following statement after the Associated Press reported that she will advance to the general election in November: "Thank you to the people of California's 18th district for making your voice heard in today's primary election," Rep. Lofgren said. "I am honored to have your trust to continue fighting in Congress for our communities. Californians are demanding that Washington focus on pocketbook issues, not vanity projects and culture wars. As our campaign marches on to November, I will continue to speak out against the chaos we're seeing from the Trump administration and the Republican majorities in Congress. I will also do everything I can to help Democrats win all of our state's competitive seats and secure a House majority that will fight for everyday Americans. We have just five months to make our case and put this country back on the right track, and I'm ready to ge...

  MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 8:28 am, CHP officers responded to a traffic crash on River Road, south of Parker Road outside of Chualar.  A preliminary investigation indicates that a 26-year-old male resident from King City was driving a Toyota sedan northbound on River Road south of Parker Road. A 47-year-old male resident of Soledad was driving a Mercedes Benz coupe southbound on River Road south of Parker Road. The Toyota sedan was occupied by a 16-year-old female passenger from Soledad. For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota sedan traveled to the left over solid double yellow lines, into the southbound lane, causing the Mercedes Benz coupe to crash into the right side of the Toyota sedan.  The driver of the Toyota sedan was transported to a local hospital sustaining major injuries, the passenger of the Toyota sedan was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, while he driver of the Mercedes Benz coupe was ...

  The Transportation Agency for Monterey County received 10 applications for the Measure X Senior and Disabled Transportation Program Cycle 4 Program, covering fiscal years 2026/27, 2027/28, and 2028/29. Applicants requested a combined total of $5,758,119—exceeding the $1.86 million available for Cycle 4 by $3,898,119. This made Cycle 4 the most competitive funding round to date.   After an extensive discussion following the TAMC Board presentation about the funding and selection process, the TAMC Board approved the recommendation by the Measure X Citizens Oversight Committee to adopt a resolution to award the Cycle 4 Measure X Senior & Disabled Transportation Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026/27 through 2028/29 as follows:     $1,116,300 to Independent Transportation Network (ITN) Monterey County     $526,328 to Alliance on Aging     $50,244 to City of Greenfield     $67,128 to Veterans Transition Center     $100,0...

  The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit has been investigating a series of ongoing diesel fuel thefts throughout Monterey County. During the investigation, detectives installed surveillance cameras, at known fuel theft locations, and identified a suspect as 49-year-old, Pedro Martinez, of Soledad. Detectives conducted surveillance operations and authored multiple search warrants as part of the investigation. On Sunday, May 24, 2026, detectives saw Martinez leaving a vineyard in Soledad shortly after committing a fuel theft. During the investigation, Martinez admitted stealing more than 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel from multiple agricultural properties over an extended period of time. The estimated total loss associated with the diesel thefts exceeds $10,000. Detectives recovered Martinez’s truck and fuel tank, which were seized and booked into evidence as part of the investigation. Martinez was arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail on the followi...