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California’s wildflower “super bloom” has made its way to Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL), which shared aerial photos of the colorful spectacle last Thursday on its social media platforms.

SALINAS VALLEY — Each year one “Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom” is chosen to represent the Sgt. Frank Lillard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 in King City as its Voice of Democracy youth delegate. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-student-wins-local-voice-of-democracy-contest-again/

Greenfield City Council has pledged up to $10 million of support for a new courthouse if the Monterey County Superior Court continues its development of the South County Regional Courthouse Project located in Greenfield.

SOUTH COUNTY — An annual Halloween tradition dating back 34 years in south Monterey County could be in jeopardy this year unless donations start picking up. More than 2,000 residents attend the Harvest Night Festival each year at the South County YMCA in Soledad. The...

SOLEDAD — A pedestrian was killed and two police officers were injured last Tuesday following a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended in Soledad. According to Soledad Police, the chase started in Greenfield at about 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 16. Officers attempted to stop the driver...

South County girls between the ages of 5 and 17 recently took part in surf camp with the Wahine Project at Casa Verde Beach in Monterey.

As part of its economic development efforts, the City of King is sponsoring a free workshop on Thursday, April 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 212 S. Vanderhurst Ave.

SOLEDAD — South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) collected donations of household items for Goodwill from Jan. 24 to 26 as a fundraiser for its animal services. This year the organization collected an entire truck’s worth of donations by Saturday afternoon, with a second trailer partially filled throughout the...

This weekend’s Monterey County Ranch Rodeo, co-produced by the Monterey County Cattlemen’s Association and the Salinas Valley Fair, will raise funds for both nonprofits while offering a fun way for local buckaroos to compete in traditional ranching contests.

KING CITY — Events at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City are among the many cancellations and postponements, but the largest to consider is the annual Salinas Valley Fair itself. Fairground directors scheduled an emergency board meeting March 18 to discuss possible plans, with a final...