Youth learn about government through Young Legislators Program
School is back in session, but over the summer a few select students learned about the workings of local government through Sen. Anna Caballero’s 2019 Young Legislators Program, and now the South County youth will be sharing their experience with their respective cities.
Monterey County begins preparation for possible coronavirus outbreak
MONTEREY COUNTY — Though there are no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Monterey County currently, the county’s team of public health professionals and medical providers have begun preparations for a potential outbreak.
“While there is great public concern about this virus, there...
Former Soledad resident sentenced to prison for forcible lewd acts with child
SOLEDAD — Former Soledad resident Ramon Rangel Mendoza, 60, was sentenced to 25 years in the state prison after he pleaded no contest to three felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 years old, involving force or duress.
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Coronavirus concerns could possibly delay 2020 Salinas Valley Fair
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...
Two more test positive for COVID-19 in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Two new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported Thursday in Monterey County, bringing the countywide total to four patients so far.
Following the county’s first positive COVID-19 cases announced earlier this week, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System says an increase in the...
Pinot for Paws raises funds for local animal rescue group
Manzoni Vineyards and South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) once again banded together to bring the third annual Pinot for Paws to South County.
Soledad police chief’s heroic act stops deadly chase
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...
Sun Street Centers expands services to King City
After providing 50 years of addiction services in Monterey County, Sun Street Centers is expanding into King City and will celebrate the opening of its newest drug and alcohol treatment facility with a ribbon cutting this Friday.
Slew of candidates set to compete in November
Voters in South County will have a slew of local candidates to choose from in the upcoming Nov. 6 Statewide General Election for numerous city councils, school boards and other special district governing bodies in the area.
King City dancers gain acceptance to national ballet company
Four King City students have been selected among thousands of dancers across the United States to train with the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre this summer.
