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🌱 How does Prunedale’s premium gas price compare across Monterey County?
Coming up on the Prunedale Patch calendar: Farmers Market E. Alisal

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- How does Prunedale's premium gas price compare across Monterey County?
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Premium gas at $5.89 per gallon in Monterey County in week ending Sept. 19 (montereytimes.com) — Prunedale drivers are seeing some of Monterey County's steep premium gas prices, with the lowest reported local rate at $6.49 per gallon during the week ending September 19. A GasBuddy survey shows countywide premium prices averaging $6.54, slightly above the California average, as global oil markets, refinery issues, and seasonal demand continue to push fuel costs higher.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Farmers Market E. Alisal →
WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas
11:00 am - JV G.Vball vs. PCS
North Salinas High School Salinas, CA 93901
5:00 pm - Central Coast Latino Giving Circle Grants Night →
Digital NEST, 210 Salinas Street, Salinas
5:30 pm - Varsity G.Vball vs. PCS
North Salinas High School Salinas, CA 93901
6:00 pm - MC-CHOICE Unit →
WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St, Salinas
9:00 am - Farmers Market Natividad Hospital →
Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas
10:00 am - Social Media for Business →
Salinas City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas
3:00 pm - Volleyball vs. La Mesa
North Monterey County Middle School Moss Landing, CA 95039
4:00 pm - New Book Club premieres with East of Eden →
213 Main Street, Salinas - Intestino saludable, vida saludable →
Cesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Road, Salinas
1:00 pm - Farmers Market Castroville →
Castroville Recreation Center, 11261 Crane St., Castroville
3:00 pm - Storytime Jamboree →
John Steinbeck Library, 350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Central Coast landmark Giant Artichoke Restaurant to close (ksbw.com)
Pajaro
- Catholicism in the Pajaro Valley (santacruzsentinel.com)
Salinas
- What is the release date for East of Eden on Netflix? (techradar.com)
- 'Better Than Shetland': 7 'Outstanding' TV Shows to Watch This Week on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and More (esquire.com)
- 5 best new to Netflix movies and shows to stream this week (Sept. 28-Oct. 4) (tomsguide.com)
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