Pinnacles National Park tourism creates $12.6M in economic benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 215,555 visitors to Pinnacles National Park in 2016 spent $12.6 million in communities near the park.
Free business assistance loan workshop set for April 27
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.
Fairy garden workshop blooms at Eden Valley
Steve McShane teaches residents about the simpler gardening alternative called “fairy gardening.”
Heart pillows
On April 10, the Lockwood Fashion Revue sewed cancer heart pillows to uplift breast cancer patients as part of a community service.
Arroyo Seco Citizens hosts fundraiser Saturday to repair Abbott Lakes pump
The Arroyo Seco Citizens Association (ASCA), a non-profit 501c3 organization, will host a fundraiser Saturday, April 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to repair the pump for Abbott Lakes in Las Padres National Forest.
Donations help South County YMCA assist families in need
Each year the South County YMCA raises funds to help people who cannot afford its membership fees.
Cpl. McArthur named Soledad Officer of the Year
Last month Peace Officers from throughout Monterey County met for the Monterey County Peace Officers Association’s Annual Peace Officer of the Year awards dinner.
Local veteran stories being sought
The King City Branch of Monterey County Free Libraries in collaboration with the Story Center and California State Library is looking to capture the voices, experiences and life stories of local veterans.
South County Activities & Events
Activities, meetings and events happening in the South County area, including King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
Soledad debate students bring home first
Students from Monterey County schools gathered last month for the eighth annual Migrant Education Speech and Debate Tournament.
