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GONZALES — Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD) hosted a Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday at Gonzales High to promote mental health awareness and well-being in the community. The Fair featured exhibits, informative workshops and activities designed to educate and empower attendees on various...

GREENFIELD — The 246th Battalion of the California Cadet Corps of Greenfield High School had 15 cadets attend the Winter Wilderness Skills Course for four days in January and work to earn their Specialized Training Ribbon. While in the Los Padres National Forest, the cadets...

SALINAS VALLEY — Police agencies throughout South Monterey County participated in this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics last Wednesday, each carrying the torch for one mile through each of the four cities. The ceremonial passage of the Flame of Hope led...

SALINAS — Salinas resident Isaura Arreguin took the oath of office March 27 to serve the Salinas Valley Health Board of Directors in Zone 3. “Isaura brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of community experience to the role,” said Joel Hernandez Laguna, president of Salinas...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Office and Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) are joining efforts to offer a new program, Books and Ballots: Candidate Filing. The program offers flex candidate filing locations at various libraries during specified times in the candidate filing period. Candidates...

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County track and field teams from the Mission and Santa Lucia divisions of the Pacific Coast Athletic League will gather this Friday for the division championships. King City will travel to the Mission Division championships at Rancho San Juan High...

SALINAS — Salinas Sports Complex, home of the California Rodeo Salinas, has hired Salinas native Barbara Causley as its general manager. Most recently, holding the title of Velocity Tour manager with the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), Causley was born and raised in Salinas and has...

GONZALES — Last year the City of Gonzales was recognized by the National Civic League as one of 10 All-America City award winners in the nation, and the Gonzales Public Works crew recently installed 25 double-sided All-America City banners around the city. The vinyl banners...

SALINAS VALLEY — The 2024 football season has concluded for South Monterey County football teams, with Gonzales defeating Harbor 42-6 at the Pit in Salinas; King City shutting out Soledad 21-0 at home; and Greenfield winning a road game against Rancho San Juan by...

GREENFIELD — In response to growing concerns about distracted driving and pedestrian safety, the Greenfield Youth Council (GFYC) has launched a new initiative aimed at raising awareness among local youth and the broader community. The effort comes as several mayors across Monterey County work to...