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A new exhibit is now open featuring displays about the Korean and Vietnam wars at the Soledad Historical Society.

Gonzales High School Migrant Speech and Debate Team took home first place in the Region 16 Contest for the second year in a row on March 16 at Salinas High School.

Three Gonzales High School students were selected to enter their artwork into the Monterey County art competition, “For the Love of Art,” in February.

“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.

Four young women vied for the crown last Saturday in the 2019 Miss Salinas Valley Fair contest, and when the final judge’s sheet was tallied, Rose Escobar of Spreckles came out on top to represent the organization.

Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum has welcomed a special exhibit with local roots in the area, featuring the historic expedition of Capt. Juan Bautista de Anza and hundreds of families who traveled from Mexico through California beginning in 1775 to establish a mission and presidio in San Francisco.

During its Annual Awards Banquet, Gonzales Chamber of Commerce honored local community members who are making the city a better place to work and live by giving back through businesses and volunteering.

Monterey County Superior Court continues to expand its self-help services in South County, with the Greenfield Self-Help Center preparing to operate on an additional day to assist residents seeking legal information.

A South County domestic violence case has inspired longtime local playwright David Norum's latest theater project, “My Name Is…”, premiering this weekend at the Pink Flamingo Theater in Monterey.

Once again living up to its name, the 2019 South County Trashion Show brought more than 20 of the “trashiest” designs straight out of the Old West and onto the runway.