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One of the warmest days of the year was the perfect setting at Saturday’s 109th Annual Commencement for Gonzales High School at Dick Force Stadium. Nearly 200 graduates donned their gowns and mortar boards to celebrate the event with family, friends, school staff and alumni.

The graduating Class of 2019 earned a half-million dollars in scholarships during the annual Gonzales High School Senior Awards Night May 30.

As the school year is drawing to a close, the Gonzales Youth Council is ushering out its graduating Youth Commissioners and welcoming in new members.

Historic Mission San Antonio de Padua is hosting its annual Fiesta this Sunday, June 9.

First-ever Grande Royal Tea Party joined together the Gonzales Youth Guardians with the Adventure Seeking Seniors group May 18.

Red, white and blue flags flew at the Gonzales Cemetery, where many in the community gathered Monday to honor the memory of those who fell in service to their country.

The joint Teacher Pathway Program at Hartnell College and California State University, Monterey Bay, on May 19 recognized South County students who are graduating from Hartnell and moving on to complete their preparation to become classroom teachers.

Nearly 30,000 people attended the 75th annual Salinas Valley Fair in King City to celebrate the milestone anniversary, despite the unseasonably cool weather and scattered rain showers throughout the weekend.

For the first time, Salinas Valley Fair auctioned off a market goat — raised by Ivan Trujillo of Greenfield High School FFA — as the Heritage Foundation Scholarship animal for nearly $1,385 per pound, resulting in a total of $108,000 raised.

An opening ceremony for the 75th Annual Salinas Valley Fair is set for Thursday morning to celebrate the milestone anniversary and commence this year’s festivities at the fairgrounds in King City.