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A life-size replica of a humpback whale arrived in Gonzales last Monday for students at La Gloria Elementary to explore and learn more about ocean life.

“The Wizard of Oz” was brought to life last weekend to sold-out performances, leaving just one more weekend to see the Gonzales Community Theater’s production.

SOLEDAD — An estimated three-dozen protesters gathered at the front driveway of Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad on Aug. 6, before moving to Monterey County Jail in Salinas that afternoon as part of a statewide effort calling for...

SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council greeted new and returning members of Soledad Youth Council, 20 in total, during last month's regular meeting as the 2020-21 membership was introduced. This is the second year for the youth council, which began in March 2019, with 12 founding...

GONZALES — After an extensive search resulting in candidates applying from across the nation, Gonzales City Council has appointed Trevin Barber as city manager. Barber most recently served as assistant city manager at the City of Seaside. He brings to his new position more than...

SOLEDAD — As the City of Soledad prepares for its centennial event, 2021 also marks the year one of its residents, Jennie Aquino, becomes a centenarian.  Aquino, who celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 27, was born in Mexico and came to the United States...

RHODE ISLAND — Former Soledad resident David Morales began his duties as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives last week after being voted in during the November 2020 general election.  The 22-year-old is among the youngest leaders to have been elected to...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department has been busy this month spreading holiday cheer to local families in need this season. First, Soledad officers and police explorers, as well as their own Santa Joe, helped with the Holiday Resource Fair for special needs families on...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The role of agriculture and the resulting monetary ripples through the economy was the subject of a recent analysis conducted by the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. Titled “Economic Contributions of Monterey County Agriculture,” the report was published in June 2020 based...

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly 600 seniors from Gonzales and Soledad high schools celebrated their graduation last Saturday at their respective stadiums, where their family and friends cheered from the stands. The June 11 commencement ceremonies featured speeches from select classmates, including GHS Valedictorian Alejandro...