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  (PASO ROBLES, CA) – During the month of May – on each Tuesday only – Season Passes to the 2024 California Mid-State Fair will be sold as follows: • Buy one Adult Season Pass for $70.00 and receive a second Adult Season Pass for free. o Adult: Ages 13 years and over • Buy one Youth Season Pass for $35.00 and receive a second Youth Season Pass for free. o Youth: Ages 6-12 years o Children ages 5 and under receive free admission any day of the Fair. Season passes allow for entry into the 2024 California Mid-State Fair each of the 12 days. Season passes can be purchased on the following Tuesdays: May 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at the California Mid-State Fair main office at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles, during our regular business hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, or online all day at www.MidStateFair.com. Please note that online purchases are subject to online order fees. The 2024 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17 through July 28 and this year’s theme is “Wide Open Spaces!”. Conn

  KING CITY, Calif., April 29, 2024 – on Monday, April 29 Mee Memorial Healthcare System stands with the rural communities of Monterey County in strong support of Senate Bill 1423. This crucial bill proposes vital changes to the Medi-Cal program that will significantly impact critical access hospitals (CAHs) and their ability to serve rural Californians effectively. Across California, 37 CAHs tirelessly provide essential medical services to rural communities. Despite their pivotal role, these hospitals face financial challenges due to inadequate reimbursement rates for outpatient services under the current Medi-Cal structure, which fails to cover the actual costs of care. SB 1423 aims to rectify this imbalance, ensuring these hospitals can maintain necessary healthcare services and accessibility. “SB 1423 is not just legislation; it's a lifeline for rural healthcare providers and their patients,” said Rena Salamacha, CEO of Mee Memorial. “It ensures we can continue delivering high-

  KING CITY, CA – The Salinas Valley Fair held their annual Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off on Saturday, April 20. The night started with a great turnout of about 625 attendees, bidding in the silent auction, and a delicious dinner by the King City Young Farmers. Once dinner was served, speeches were given by Lauren Hamilton, CEO, Frank Lopez, Fair Board President, Miss Salinas Valley Fair, and Miss King City Stampede. All welcomed fairgoers to the 80th Salinas Valley Fair, May 16-19, 2024, staff was thanked for all their hard work year-round, and they highlighted the Maddie & Tae concert on Saturday, May 18. The live auction started at 8:00pm – hands were up and bids were high! The Fair had 33 live auction items, and 16 were sold before the power went out. The power outage affected a good portion of King City. The Salinas Valley Fair Board, Kick-Off Committee, and volunteers did everything they could to have the night go on. Unfortunately, due to safety concerns, the Salinas Valley F

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, April 28 through Saturday, May 4.  Highway 101: Main Street/Chualar Street: April 29   There will be lane closures along northbound Highway 101 at Main Street/Chualar Street for slope clearing work from 8 am to 3 pm. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

SALINAS, CA – On Friday, April 26 U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) presented checks appropriated by Congress for two community projects totaling $1,919,504 that will improve wastewater treatment in Salinas and Watsonville. Click here to view or download photos from the event.   “Proper water infrastructure – that prevents contamination and allows for clean drinking water – is a basic need in communities. It’s essential to have effective, efficient, and updated wastewater treatment systems that protect our environment and ensure people stay healthy,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren. “The two community projects receiving a federal cash infusion will make needed improvements in Salinas and Watsonville. Both investments will benefit the area in the short- and long-terms, and I am proud to have advocated for the federal funding.”   The funding comes from Lofgren-requested Community Project Funding included in Fiscal Year 2024 government funding legislation signed into law in March 2024. In tota

  SALINAS, CA – The Hartnell Community College District will hold a special election on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, to fill a vacancy in Trustee Area 6. Ballots will begin mailing no later than May 6 and are estimated to begin mailing May 2.   Important Dates: May 6, 2024     ballots to be mailed by this date     ballot return location(s) open by this date     ballots may begin mailing sooner May 6, 2024 to June 4, 2024     voting services available at Elections (including in-person voting) May 20, 2024     last day for regular registration May 21, 2024 to June 4, 2024     same day voter registration period (conditional voter registration)     new citizens registration period May 28, 2024     last day Monterey County Elections will mail ballots     recommended last day for voters to mail back ballots     early voting at Books and Ballots event at Gonzales Library 11 am – 7 pm May 29, 2024     early voting at Books and Ballots event at Soledad Library 11 am – 7 pm June 4, 2024

  (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce Carin León has been confirmed to perform on Monday, July 22. An opening act will be announced at a later date. The show will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of Michelob Ultra Concert Series. Ticket prices for the show are $65, $95, $135, and $180 and will go on sale Friday, May 3rd at 10:00 am to the general public. New this year is a program called “Local Fan of the Fair” which will allow registered local fans 1-hour early access to purchase tickets. For more information about this early access please visit www.MidStateFair.com. Tickets can be purchased on the California Mid-State Fair’s Official website www.MidStateFair.com. The Box Office cannot guarantee the authenticity or validity of any tickets purchased outside of our official channel. The announcement comes on the heels of the star’s historic achievement as the first Latin artist to perform at the g

  SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is rescuing pelicans in distress across our county, including on Alvarado Street, on Camino Aguajito, in the middle of Carmel Valley Road, in Point Lobos, at the Coast Guard Pier, on Cannery Row, in Moss Landing, and in a backyard in Carmel. The pelicans are all thin to emaciated with poor blood values and unable to fly.  The SPCA rescued 9 pelicans in the past few days, with more calls for help. A similar rescue happened previously in May, 2022.  If you see a pelican or any other animal in distress, please contact us. The SPCA Wildlife Center is here to help, thanks to your support. To report pelicans in need of rescue: 831-264-5427 To help rescued wild animals: www.spcamc.org/donate The SPCA Wildlife Center is the only full-service wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center in Monterey County, rescuing over 2,500 injured, sick, and orphaned wild animals every year.  Everything the SPCA does for rescued wild animals is on

  SALINAS, CA, April 23, 2024 – Tickets for the California Rodeo Salinas July 18-21 and the Big Week Bull Riding July 17, 2024, go on sale Thursday, May 2nd at 10 am at carodeo.com. Additionally, the ticket office will open for walk-up sales from May 2 to May 5, between 10 am and 5 pm. After this period, tickets will continue to be available exclusively online until the ticket office reopens for the summer season on June 20 and remains operational until the end of the Rodeo.   The Big Week Bull Riding, presented by Salinas Valley Ford, is a part of the Xtreme Bulls Tour featuring top bull riders from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Tickets start at $10 (+ fees) for select children’s (ages 2-12) grandstand seats, $30 (+ fees) for adult upper grandstand tickets, $40 for adult lower grandstand seats, and $55 (+ fees) for box seats (all ages) varying by location.   The California Rodeo Salinas, known as the largest rodeo in California and ranked in the top 15 in the United Stat

  FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - Fort Hunter Liggett Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) will host its annual Youth Fishing Derby for ages 15 and younger on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 6:30 a.m. to noon at Del Venturi Reservoir. The reservoir will be stocked with about 3,000 pounds of rainbow trout for participants. Signs will be posted to guide visitors to the event. Children up to age 15 from FHL and surrounding communities are invited and will not need a fishing permit. When the derby ends, the pond will be open for everyone who has a California fishing license. No FHL fishing permit will be needed April 27 and 28. Registration is required for participation and begins at 6:30 a.m. There is a limit of five fish per youth, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be given for the biggest fish caught by each age category. “We are happy to host this annual event celebrating the Month of the Military Child and extending this opportunity to the surrounding c

KING CITY, Calif., (04/23/2024) –Mee Memorial Healthcare System has announced it has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient Perspective.   “We are very pleased to receive this important recognition.” said Mee Memorial CEO Rena Salamacha. “It reflects the commitment of our physicians and staff to ensure the highest quality of care and service to our community.”   The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. INDEX data is relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations and state offices of rural health around the country to measure and monitor perf

1 vehicle crashed into a tree on State Route 146 and Stonewall Canyon Road outside of Soledad near the West entrance to Pinnacles National Park at 11:33 am on Wednesday morning, April 24. 2 occupants were injured as a result of the wreck. 

  (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The Central Coast Olive Oil Competition has released the results from the 2024 competition which featured premier oils produced across California. Taking home the Best of Show awards were the following: • Best of Show Robust – Ola (Lindsay) • Best of Show Medium – Toothacre Ranch (Ramona) • Best of Show Delicate – Cobram Estate (Woodland) • Best of Show Flavored – Calivirgin (Lodi) After calculations, Calivirgin was named the 2024 Olive Oil Producer of the Year, for the second year in a row. It was a close race, but the Lodi California family-owned business had 6 total entries entered and all 6 received medals: Best of Show Flavored, Best of Class Citrus and Best of Class Ascolano. 1 Double Gold, 3 Golds, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze. Calivirgin will receive a custom-made belt buckle, dawning the Central Coast Olive Oil logo amongst an array of jewels. “The number of entries for this year’s competition was the largest we have had in recent years with 123 entries. We add

  The King City Police Department was dispatched to the alleyway behind the 600 Block of Meyer Street in King City for the report of shots fired at 5:57 pm on Monday, April 22.  Upon arrival to the area evidence of a shooting was located.  A review of video surveillance in the area was conducted, which led to identifying the suspect vehicle, and the victim’s vehicle.  The victim’s vehicle was occupied by 5 people who were not injured.  The suspect vehicle was identified and located at a residence on the 700 Block of Talbot Street in King City.        The King City Police Department Investigations Unit authored and obtained a search warrant for the residence on Talbot Street.  With the assistance of Salinas PDs Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, the Greenfield Police Department and Salinas Valley State Prison’s Investigative Services Unit, a search warrant was served on the residence. One suspect was located identified as 18-year-old Andrew Mares of King City who was arrested and

  SALINAS, California - During the week of April 21 through April 27, 2024, crime victims, survivors, and those who serve them, will join together across the United States to promote victims’ rights and services, and educate our communities on the devastating impact crime has on victims, neighborhoods, schools, and our nation as a whole. Since 1978, the County of Monterey, District Attorney’s Office, Victims of Crime Unit, has worked diligently with victims of crime to uphold their rights and to ensure they are aware of victim assistance and compensation programs that can help them cope with the aftermath of a crime. In 2023, the unit provided over 24,244 mandated services to 3,162 new crime victims. The 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week not only honors victims of crime, but the many agencies that assist them. Please join members of our community in honoring victims of crime on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Monterey County Courthouse courtyard, located at 142 W. Alisal Street,

  (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce comedian Nate Bargatze has been confirmed to perform on Thursday, July 18. An opening act will be announced at a later date. The show will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of Michelob Ultra Concert Series. Ticket prices for the show are $50, $65, $90, and $110 and will go on sale Friday, April 26 at 10:00 am to the general public. New this year is a program called “Local Fan of the Fair” which will allow registered local fans 1-hour early access to purchase tickets. For more information about this early access please visit www.MidStateFair.com. Tickets can be purchased on the California Mid-State Fair’s Official website www.MidStateFair.com. The Box Office cannot guarantee the authenticity or validity of any tickets purchased outside of our official channel. 2021 GRAMMY nominated comedian, podcaster, director, and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows a

  A 2 vehicle collision occurred on Highway 101 Northbound in the Chualar area between Road Esperanza Road at 3:29 pm on Monday afternoon, April 22. No injuries were reported. 

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for South Monterey County from Sunday, April 21 through Saturday, April 27.  Highway 101: Broome Road – Main Street/Chualar Street: April 22 – April 23   There will be closure of one lane and the shoulder along northbound Highway 101 between Broome Road and Main Street/Chualar Street for drainage work from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  Highway 101: Broadway – Jolon Road : April 24 – April 25   One lane closure will occur along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Broadway and Jolon Road for drainage cleaning work from 8 am to 3 pm.  Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent. 

  Arroyo Seco Road reopened to the public on Thursday, April 18 after major stabilization work. Motorists will see additional repairs occurring over the next month. The County of Monterey Public Works and its contractor Graniterock were able to clear and stabilize the road after damages from winter storms and more recently, crews have been able to work in the area to put in some additional safeguards. Crews have installed protective barriers to an area of the road under a hillside which had a visible landslide in 2023, allowing the opening of the road to all traffic. The landslide area is roughly near the intersection of Arroyo Seco Road and Carmel Valley Road at milepost 4.5. This area has been constantly monitored since the slide was discovered in April of 2023 and with the storms earlier this year, debris continues to fall toward the roadway. A protective barrier was installed to stop the debris and small rocks from falling directly onto the roadway. Residents are urged to continue

  Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and King City Police Department investigators announced on Thursday, April 18 that they have developed information connecting the King City mass shooting and a Double homicide of two cousins that occurred just outside of Soledad. On March 3, 2024, 11 people were shot during a mass shooting at a birthday party on the 200 block of Second Street in King City. 7 were injured and 4 were killed. On February 4, 2024, two cousins were shot and killed during a double homicide that occurred on Los Coches Road. As part of the ongoing investigation, over 50 search warrants have been served. Because of this work, on the morning of April 18, 2024, agencies from King City Police, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and other allied agencies served additional search warrants on the 200 block of 6th Street and 3000 block of 11th Street in Greenfield. There have been several ancillary arrests related to these crimes as investigators work towards solving these murders. Sev

  Monterey County, CA - April 18, 2024 - The County of Monterey is proud to announce that it has been awarded two significant grants under the State of California's Encampment Resolution Funding program, totaling over $11 million. This funding will facilitate crucial efforts to address homelessness in the region and assist in the resolution of two major encampments. The grants were awarded as follows: • Soledad: $4,726,963.50 • King City: $6,441,326.33 These grants will support comprehensive strategies aimed at transitioning individuals experiencing homelessness into stable and secure housing. In King City, the funding will play a pivotal role in addressing the aftermath of a recent encampment fire. Through a coordinated approach, individuals will initially be provided with interim housing at a local motel, and then within a year to a permanent housing solution with comprehensive supportive services. The focus will remain on the human aspect of the issue, emphasizing the importance

  SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced that 31-year-old Jose Jesse Marquez of Gonzales was found guilty of the following charges: felony animal abuse with an allegation that the crime involved a deadly or dangerous weapon (four counts), felony resisting a police officer, and felony burglary. The Honorable Jennifer O’Keefe further found true enhancements for a prior strike conviction and numerous factors in aggravation. These convictions constitute four strike offenses under California’s three strikes law, which directs that the defendant will face life behind bars if he commits another strike. The defendant faces approximately 20 years and 4 months in prison when he is sentenced on June 4, 2024. At approximately 2:29 a.m. on February 18, 2023, the defendant rode his bicycle to the Gonzales High School and entered the property to take a tool. He approached the barn area and stabbed multiple animals belonging to the students. Two lambs died

  The Paso Robles City Library’s April Artist of the Month is Olga Mihailicenko. Mihailicenko is a Ukrainian refugee from Sumy, Ukraine. She came to Paso Robles in August of 2022 to stay with a host family with nothing more than her carry-on luggage. Since she left everything behind, she has had to start over from nothing with her paintings. She first learned to paint in Italy and has exhibited her art in both Italy, Ukraine and now Paso Robles, however she has sold her paintings all over the world. Her specialty is cityscapes done in an abstract expressionist style. Mihailicenko’s work will be on display in the library throughout the month of April.

  WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, April 16 U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced that the cities of Morgan Hill and Salinas will receive $16,200,050 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve roadway safety.    “Our roads provide vital connections and ensure residents can safely access jobs, schools, stores, and more. This important funding will help the cities of Morgan Hill and Salinas improve road conditions and advance safety plans. I’m proud to have worked on and voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law under the Democratic majority in the last Congress to invest in sound infrastructure projects like these that will help make our roads safer,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren.   Rep. Lofgren announced the following grants:     $16,000,000 to the City of Salinas to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety along Williams Road.     $200,050 to the City of Morgan Hill to develop a comprehensive safety action plan.    This funding is part of the DOT’s Safe Streets for All

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, April 14 through Saturday, April 20.  Highway 101: Broome Road – Main Street/Chualar Street: April 15 – April 18   There will be closure of one lane and the shoulder along northbound Highway 101 between Broome Road and Main Street/Chualar Street for drainage work from 9 am to 3 pm. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent. 

  SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Thursday, April 11 that 32-year-old David Merino Ramirez of Soledad was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison after a jury in February convicted him of Murder and Vehicular Manslaughter. Judge Rafael Vasquez imposed the sentence. On August 21, 2020, around 9:00 p.m., Ramirez was driving northbound at speeds exceeding 80mph on Metz Road between the cities of Greenfield and Soledad. Due to his excessive speed and level of intoxication Ramirez lost control, striking a dirt embankment and flipping his car upside down. His passenger 26-year-old Noe Santillan was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by first responders. California Highway Patrol Officers arrived on the scene shortly after the crash. After conducting a series of field sobriety tests police determined that Ramirez was under the influence of alcohol. A subsequent breath test showed that he had a blood alcohol level of .17, ove

  Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be hosting its Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, April 12 from 11:00am-1:30pm at the King City Recreation Center located 401 Division Street, King City. The best cooks in town will prepare salads and lunch specialties. There will be a silent auction and raffle prizes. Jeff Pereira will provide guitar entertainment. The proceeds from this event help fund two $1000 scholarships for High School seniors in South County. Everyone is welcome to stop by for lunch or carry out.  Tickets are $12 each and are available from any member or at the door.  Call (831) 385-1333 for further information.

  KING CITY – Spring is here and it’s time for some fun! That’s what is in store at the Salinas Valley Fair’s annual kickoff dinner dance Saturday, April 20 in the Orradre building. “Our Fair theme this year is ‘Golden Hills & Fair Time Thrills’ and we are going to launch into fair time fun with our annual fair kickoff dinner, dance and auction,” said Frank Lopez, Salinas Valley Fair Board President. “Enjoy a great meal, dance the night away and shop our amazing silent auction items.” The kick off party begins at 5:30 p.m. with a no-host bar by the King City Knights of Columbus followed by a King City Young Farmer’s steak dinner at 7:00 pm. The silent auction is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the live auction from 8:00 pm-9:00 pm. Then it will be time to dance, dance and dance some more to The Harper Canyon Band. A big part of the fundraising effort for the evening is the live and silent auctions. “We have an awesome list of silent and live auction items,” said Frank Lopez, Salinas Valley

  The Monterey-CHP reports that a 63-year-old man from Chualar was tragically killed as a result of a fatal 1 vehicle crash that happened on Old Stage Road and Chualar Road outside of Chualar at 3:24 pm on Sunday afternoon, April 7. Investigators state that an SUV went off the edge of the road, overturned into a field, while the driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation, while the identity of the man has not yet been released.

  (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that 3-time GRAMMY Award-winner Miranda Lambert will perform in concert on Wednesday, July 17. An opening act will be announced at a later date. The concert will take place at 7:30 pm in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series. Ticket prices for the show are $45, $60, $95, $115, and $140 (Pit, standing room only) and will go on sale Friday, April 12, 2024, starting at 10:00 am to the general public. New this year is a program called “Local Fan of the Fair” which will allow registered local fans 1- hour early access to purchase tickets. For more information about this early access, please visit www.MidStateFair.com. Tickets can be purchased on the California Mid-State Fair’s Official website www.MidStateFair.com. The Box Office cannot guarantee the authenticity or validity of any tickets purchased outside of our official channel. Already a deco

  King City, CA— The Rotary Club of King City hosted its 3rd annual Rabbit Run on Saturday, March 30, off Oasis Road in King City.  Participants faced 18mph winds and occasional sprinkles throughout the otherwise bright, sunny morning. Rotary hosted 124 runners and walkers on an exhilarating route through the San Bernabe Vineyard estate of Delicato Family Wines.  Mee Memorial occupational therapist and Rotarian Barry MacGregor volunteered his time and skills on-site to provide medical attention as needed.  MacGregor also brought his bicycle and served as the pacesetter for the 5K, ensuring no runners went astray in the vineyard.             Leading the way on the 5K was the overall and top male runner, Josh Riley, and Emily Cole for female runner. Top male 5K runners from their respective age categories are as follows: Raymundo Hernandez, Larry Umbarger, Alfonso Garcia, and Axel Clifton. Top female 5K runners are Marsha Green, Karen Park, and Hadassah Todd. In the 1-mile fun run, Beatr

  The County of Monterey will transition to a new domain name Friday, April 12, 2024. On this date, the County of Monterey’s public-facing websites will transition from the current domain name, https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/, to the new domain name, https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/. This change is in compliance with Assembly Bill 1637 Local government: internet websites and email addresses, signed into law by the Governor on October 8th, 2023 which requires government agencies which maintain a website for use by the public utilize a “.gov” top-level domain. This transition marks a pivotal step towards bolstering cybersecurity and enhancing accessibility for the County of Monterey constituents.

  A bat found on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, near Toro Creek Road in the Toro Park area of unincorporated Monterey County has tested positive for the rabies virus. Hitchcock Road Animal Services has investigated this incident and determined that while there was exposure to an owned pet, there was no human exposure. The pet that was exposed has been placed under quarantine.   Rabies is a virus that causes a fatal illness in humans and other mammals. The County of Monterey Public Health Bureau and Animal Services want to remind residents and visitors that there is a continuous presence of rabies in local wildlife, both inside and outside of the city. In Monterey County, skunks and bats are the most common species to test positive for the virus.  Domestic animals, including companion dogs and cats, are at risk for rabies exposure when they come in contact with wildlife. Domestic animals are at increased risk of rabies if they are not protected by a rabies vaccination and they come into contac

MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, April 7 through Saturday, April 13.  Highway 101: North Main/Chualar Street: April 8 – April 11   There will be one lane along northbound Highway 101 at North Main Street/Chualar Street for slope repair work from 8 am to 3 pm. Highway 101: Spence Road – Eckhardt Road: April 9   There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between Spence Road and Eckhardt Road for pavement work from 7 am to 4:30 pm. Highway 101: Alvarado/San Bernardo – Los Lobos Road: April 6   There will be one lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Alvardo/San Bernardo and Los Lobos Road for utility work from 7 am to 1 pm. California Highway Patrol officers will also be performing traffic breaks during those hours along the northbound and southbound lanes. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

  SALINAS, CA, April 4, 2024 – The California Rodeo Salinas organizes various events dedicated to preserving and celebrating the traditions of the American West, with a special focus on educating children about the industry and its customs. One of the most beloved annual attractions is the mutton busting, or sheep riding, which takes place during the Rodeo performances as well as the Big Week Bull Riding.   Young aspiring cowboys and cowgirls can participate in the mutton busting event sponsored by Pacific Valley Bank at all four California Rodeo Salinas performances from July 18 to the 21, as well as at the Big Week Bull Riding Xtreme Bulls event on July 17. Children aged 4 to 7, weighing a maximum of 60 pounds on the day of the ride, are eligible to ride sheep during the competitions on July 17, 18, 19, or 20. The top three riders with the longest ride times from each day will compete in the finals on Sunday, July 21, for a chance to win a prize belt buckle.   Entries must be submitt

  SALINAS, CA – The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for the June 4, 2024, Hartnell Community College District, Trustee Area 6 Special Vacancy Election runs Monday, April 8, 2024, through Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Candidate forms will be available only during this time and must be submitted by the deadline.   Official documents may be obtained from and filed at the Monterey County Elections Department, 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas, CA. Schedule an appointment via email at CandidateServices@co.monterey.ca.us or by phone (831) 796-1499.   For more information related to the election, including filing requirements and qualifications, please visit: www.MontereyCountyElections.us.