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GONZALES — Last week’s rain didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 100 attendees at the monthly South County Seniors (SOCOS) Social in Gonzales. Hosted by Adventure Seeking Seniors, in partnership with Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley (MOWSV), the seniors were treated...

SALINAS VALLEY — Santa’s arrival by helicopter brought joy to hundreds of families from South Monterey County this Christmas, as he and a team of helpers delivered gifts and other goodies to their smiling faces. Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and California Water Service once...

GONZALES — This year marks the fourth year that organizers from the Adventure Seeking Seniors group in Gonzales have donated handmade blankets to elderly and sick senior citizens of the community. At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Gonzales residents and group members Marilyn Duby,...

SALINAS VALLEY — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley has kicked off the Annual “Wine Lovers” Drawing 2023, with proceeds benefiting its meal delivery program for homebound seniors in the area. “It is crucial that we continue our fundraising efforts to assure that our...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A 23-year veteran of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against his former employer alleging he was illegally fired after helping to form a union, refusing to endorse candidates for sheriff and opposing the sexual harassment of...

GONZALES — A home loss to Oakwood cost the Gonzales High boys’ tennis team a shot at an outright division championship last Tuesday. The 4-3 setback against the Oaks gave Gonzales one last chance to win a Mission Division co-championship, which they locked up the...

SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council has authorized the purchase of 4.61 acres of property located at 540 Gabilan Drive to facilitate the construction of about 100 affordable rental units. At a cost of $1.728 million, the purchase was funded by the Successor Housing Agency ($1.3...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has received a $100,000 grant for Monterey County’s first Family Justice Center, Holding on to Hope, which will be located in King City at 250 Franciscan Way.  Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced Dec. 4 that...

SOLEDAD — In front of family and friends, 123 inmates at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad received their apprenticeships and industry accredited job certifications during an April 9 graduation held by the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA). “Congratulations! We are recognizing you for your...

SALINAS VALLEY — Entering the final games of the season, let’s take a look at some of the South Monterey County softball teams’ resumes and see if they have a shot to make the playoffs. In the Central Coast Section, there are six divisions. Out...