Soledad Ace Hardware officially opens its doors
SOLEDAD — Soledad Ace Hardware hosted a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony April 27 for its Front Street location, owned and operated by the Alcantar family.
“A new and modern sign welcomes all to the newly remodeled store, but that’s just the beginning,” according to Soledad...
Gonzales special tax measure fails at the polls
GONZALES — A special tax measure that would have provided funding for the Gonzales Community Center Complex Project failed to receive enough support from local voters.
Results of the City of Gonzales’ Special Tax Measure Election, which was an all-mail ballot election during the month...
Alliance on Aging releases Local Aging and Disability Action Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY — A comprehensive plan to improve quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities was presented to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on June 17.
The Local Aging and Disability Action Plan (LADAP) outlines a community-driven roadmap for inclusive and...
‘The Sleeping Beauty’ ballet hits stage Friday in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Dance Foundation in partnership with Monterey County Dance Theatre will present “The Sleeping Beauty” ballet this weekend, April 14-16, coinciding with the local dance studio’s 65th anniversary in King City.
“We are so happy to partner once again with the...
Gonzales City Council recognizes high school runner
GONZALES — Gonzales High School student-athlete Giovanni Ochoa was recognized by the Gonzales City Council last week for his accomplishment of qualifying to the 2022 CIF State Cross Country Championships this past November.
Ochoa, a sophomore for the Spartans, was joined by Head Coach Margie...
Salinas Valley State Prison inmate convicted of first-degree attempted murder of peace officer
SOLEDAD — A jury convicted Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) inmate Oussama Sahibi on Oct. 17 for attempted murder of a peace officer for stabbing a lieutenant at SVSP in Soledad.
On April 11, 2023, around 8:30 p.m., Sahibi went to a California Department of...
From Gold Rush to global leader: New book explores California’s agricultural history
CALIFORNIA — Arcadia Publishing has announced the publication of “California Agriculture,” a new history of the state’s agriculture industry by author Patti DesMarais.
The 128-page paperback is part of Arcadia’s “Images of America” book series, featuring historical information and photographs.
Beginning with the Spanish padres in...
Salinas Valley families still in need of infant supplies
SALINAS VALLEY — Diaper distributions two weeks ago in South Monterey County highlighted a growing need for infant supplies along with increased need for food.
Agencies in Gonzales, Greenfield and King City each received diapers and wipes from First 5 Monterey County, but their supplies...
Salinas Valley community comes together for spirited Halloween celebrations
SALINAS VALLEY — A spook-tacular array of Halloween events brought excitement last week to the Salinas Valley.
City of Gonzales presented its annual Trunk or Treat celebration on Oct. 25 at Centennial Park, featuring costume contests, pumpkins, games and more.
In Greenfield, local schools hosted Trunk or...
Monterey County high school students invited to meet Ambassador Taylor
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) has announced its partnership with the World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay Area (WACMB) to host a free after-school event for high school students and teachers to meet and hear from Ambassador William B. Taylor.
The...
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Highway 101 paving project to begin south of Greenfield, lane closures...
GREENFIELD — A paving project on Highway 101, from the Jolon Road undercrossing near King City to just north of Lagomarsino Avenue near Greenfield, is...
