Soledad Mission Fiesta provides feast of family fun
SOLEDAD ā Locals and visitors alike drove last Sunday to pick up barbecued chicken, buy arts and crafts, listen to music and cheer on participants of the grape stomp at the 59th annual Soledad Mission Fiesta.
This yearās grape stomp competitors included eight students from...
Annual Carnival raises money for Gonzales church renovations
GONZALES ā La Danza Aztec Dance Group from Soledad and Gonzales performed at the St. Theodoreās Catholic Church Annual Carnival last Sunday, Sept. 29, in Gonzales.
The event helped raise funds for church renovations, including work on the bathroom facilities. Participants at the carnival enjoyed...
Fall Fest brings thrills to South County
SOUTH COUNTY ā Salinas Valley Fair welcomed autumn last weekend with its second annual Fall Festival and Carnival at the fairgrounds in King City, featuring carnival rides and games, a hay maze, puppet shows, blacksmith demonstrations, farm-themed play areas, live entertainment and local vendors.
The...
Annual āEl Gritoā celebrates Mexican Independence Day
King City honored the South County communityās Mexican heritage last Sunday at the annual El Grito Celebration, which opened with a parade along Broadway Street featuring a procession of horses, bands and dancers, much to the delight of hundreds of spectators.
Remembering 9/11: Fort Hunter Liggett, South County cities reflect on tragedy 18 years later
Fort Hunter Liggett and South County cities hosted 9/11 ceremonies commemorating the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attack.
Hospice Giving Foundation hosts first Latino outreach event in South County
A new collaborative group focusing on Latino outreach in south Monterey County recently hosted its first event, providing information about end-of-life care and the services available to the community.
89 new US citizens sworn in at Gonzales ceremony
The United States welcomed 89 new citizens into the country last Thursday during a swearing-in ceremony at Fairview Middle School in Gonzales.
Gonzales grad attends Summer Health Institute
Gonzales High grad Adilenne Ramirez spent over a month of her summer vacation broadening her horizons by participating in the Summer Health Institute at the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System in Salinas.
Wahine Project unites local youth with ocean, beach activities
Dozens of South County youth took part in surf and beach soccer camps earlier this month with the Wahine Project at Casa Verde Beach in Monterey.
Construction project along Highway 101 near King City continues
Caltrans crews began restriping and placing temporary railing Tuesday to shift traffic onto the right lane and shoulder in both directions of Highway 101, from south of Wild Horse Road to First Street in King City.
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Volleyball | King City rallies to beat Greenfield
KING CITY ā Trailing in their first match of the volleyball season two games to one, the King City Lady Mustangs played better down...