Blast from the past
April 2018 marks the 65th anniversary of the opening of San Vicente and Main Street schools, and the Soledad Historical Society is recognizing the schools’ honor with a museum exhibit, talking with local youth about what school looked like back then.
2018 General Election Results
Latest results for South County candidates and measures in the Nov. 6, 2018, California General Election.
Free event offers playful literacy experiences for families
Read to Me Project has announced an admission-free festival for families called “Salinas Valley Grows Readers,” which will be held Sunday, April 30, from 12 to 3 p.m. at The First Tee of Monterey County, 1551 Beacon Hill Drive, in Salinas.
Roadway projects could face funding reduction
Local roadway projects benefiting from Senate Bill 1 could be in jeopardy, as a ballot measure to repeal the state gas tax will be included on the November ballot.
Fall Carnival returns to King City
Come to the Fall Carnival at the fairgrounds in King City, Sept. 20-23, to celebrate the harvest and fall season with family fun, all while helping to raise funds for local K-8 schools, the Salinas Valley Fair and other non-profit organizations.
Feedback sought on police services
A new police survey was sent out to residents of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City on Aug. 21 as part of the Strengthening Law Enforcement and Community Relations grant.
Giving tree
Six agencies came together on the evening of Dec. 13 to distribute over 500 presents and approximately 100 new bicycles to local children and their families at the South County YMCA.
HEROES OF HOPE
Hundreds turned out this past weekend to show support for the sixth annual Relay for Life of King City, which has raised more than $58,000 so far in donations this year for the American Cancer Society.
Baked Potato Luncheon brings community together
Gonzales Community Church held its annual Baked Potato Luncheon on Nov. 16 and served many Gonzales residents.
City works on several projects for the future
A joint City Council and school district meeting, a collaboration between the four South County cities regarding tourism, a Hartnell College satellite campus, Assembly Member Anna Caballero office hours and more are in the works for the future by the City of Soledad.