Gonzales student's heritage hog sells for $33K
Gonzales High School FFA Chapter President and Monterey Bay Sectional Reporter Samantha Santos, who was selected as the Monterey County Fair’s 2017 Heritage Scholarship winner, auctioned off two hogs Sept. 2 at the fair, one of which — the heritage hog — sold for more than $33,000.
Dole donates $54K for scoreboards
Three new scoreboards have been added to the construction project for Gallardo Park, courtesy of the Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc.
Soledad Christmas Celebration seeking contestants for Snow Queen, King
The Soledad Christmas Celebration Committee is seeking girls and boys ages 3 to 17 to participate in the Snow Queen and King Competition from Soledad, Greenfield and Gonzales communities.
Olsen named new principal for Main Street Middle School
Eric Olsen was recently hired by Soledad Unified School District as Main Street Middle School’s new principal.
City recognizes achievements of Soledad High’s NJROTC
City of Soledad recently honored the Soledad High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets and advisers.
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.
Council votes to extend marijuana emergency ordinance
The City of Soledad is extending the regulations on cultivation, distribution and the use of non-medical marijuana for 12 more months.
City considers partnerships to bring solar energy to Soledad
Solar energy is back to the forefront for the City of Soledad after it previously hit a snag with legislation.
Trashion Show to benefit seniors
The fun and fabulous Trashion Show returns to King City for the third year. This year’s event promises to be even more exciting with a new theme, a new fashion presenter and over 22 unique one-of-a-kind dresses made from recycled and repurposed everyday trash.
Spring tour of historic school sites in South County planned for April 13
The spring tour of the San Antonio Valley Historical Association is scheduled to feature the sites of historic schools in the Lockwood and Jolon areas on Saturday, April 13.
