Local vets invited to ceremony
The U.S. Army Garrison at the Presidio of Monterey is hosting a welcome-home ceremony for Vietnam War veterans during its annual Language Day event Wednesday, May 12.
Police academy looking for local participants
Soledad and Gonzales police departments are once again collaborating for the second Community Police Academy on Monday, March 5, at 6 p.m.
Supervisor Salinas announces retirement
Monterey County Supervisor Simon Salinas will retire from office in early 2019 after his current term expires, ending a nearly three-decade career in public office, and is throwing his support behind his chief of staff — and South County native — Chris Lopez to succeed him for the District 3 position.
County to host cannabis forum
Monterey County is asking residents for their thoughts on how potential cannabis tax revenue should be spent.
Annual Mission Days event offers look at historical past
Take a step back in time to California’s mission era while attending Mission San Antonio de Padua’s annual Mission Days event Saturday, April 7, which coincides with the grand reopening of the mission’s museum.
4 Cities 4 Peace Block Party set for Saturday
The fourth annual Four Cities for Peace Block Party is set for Saturday, Aug. 26, at Central Park in Gonzales.
Cities to receive millions in funds from transportation bill
The cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad will receive an estimated $15 million over the next decade for their transportation system after California legislators approved Senate Bill 1 last Friday, April 7.
Tax prep volunteers needed
Alliance on Aging is looking for a few South County residents to volunteer for the 2018 Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program, which offers no-cost tax preparation services for seniors in Monterey County.
New year brings new laws
When recreational marijuana became legal on Jan. 1, it was arguably the most significant of 859 new laws taking effect in 2018.
Live auction raises more than $100K for fair
More than 500 supporters attended the annual Salinas Valley Fair kickoff dinner, dance and auction fundraiser Saturday in King City, raising funds for the Fair and the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation, both nonprofits.