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Gonzales High School senior Cindy Aguilar recently met with Tony Thurmond, the new state superintendent of public instruction, to speak with him about mental health services for high school students.

SALINAS VALLEY — A virtual town hall meeting will take place Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. in order to discuss local economies and the resources available in South Monterey County. The May 14 meeting coincides with an extension made to special loans for local...

CENTENNIAL PARADE SOLEDAD — A Centennial Car Parade is in the works for Soledad on March 9. Organizers are now in search of the oldest resident in town to lead the centennial celebration as grand marshal. For information about how to participate or to help...

DUTCH BROS OPENS SOLEDAD — Dutch Bros Coffee is opening its first location in Soledad on Friday, May 24, at 526 Nestles Road. Drinks available include specialty coffee, smoothies, teas, freezes, lemonade, exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel energy drink and Nitro Cold Brew coffee. Hours are...

GONZALES — A groundbreaking was held Saturday for Phase 1 of the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex in Gonzales. Hundreds of residents gathered with elected officials at the April 27 event that took place at Gavilan Court and Fifth Street. The Gonzales High School...

SALINAS VALLEY — As part of its drought management and response plan, California Water Service (Cal Water) officially entered Stage 2 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan on June 10 in its Salinas and King City districts. Stage 2 includes additional outdoor watering limits and...

GONZALES — A ribbon cutting will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the Gonzales Medical Clinic. The event will take place at the new clinic, located at 133 Fourth St. There will be food, music and a...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and Mayor Anna Velazquez are celebrating Women’s History Month with a brief webinar taking place via Zoom on Wednesday night. Guest speakers for the March 30 event, from 6 to 7 p.m., include Gretta Steinbruner, officer with the Soledad Police...

GONZALES — Students and their families had the opportunity to learn about reading and the literary resources available to them during La Gloria Elementary School’s Literacy Night on Jan. 22. The evening event featured several stations in the school multipurpose room with reading-centric themes that families could...

CLOTHING CLOSET GONZALES — Gonzales Community Church is hosting a clothing closet at its building on Fourth and Day streets today and tomorrow, Sept. 2 and 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. Face coverings are required, and only one person is allowed in at a...