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September 18, 2024

Pinnacles National Park tourism creates $12.6M in economic benefits

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 215,555 visitors to Pinnacles National Park in 2016 spent $12.6 million in communities near the park.

Officer hopefuls

Last week members of the Gonzales FFA heard from the eight Officer Candidates for the 2017-2018 school year.

Free business assistance loan workshop set for April 27

As part of its economic development efforts, the City of King is sponsoring a free workshop on Thursday, April 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 212 S. Vanderhurst Ave.

Arroyo Seco Citizens hosts fundraiser Saturday to repair Abbott Lakes pump

The Arroyo Seco Citizens Association (ASCA), a non-profit 501c3 organization, will host a fundraiser Saturday, April 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to repair the pump for Abbott Lakes in Las Padres National Forest.

Fairy garden workshop blooms at Eden Valley

Steve McShane teaches residents about the simpler gardening alternative called ā€œfairy gardening.ā€

Heart pillows

On April 10, the Lockwood Fashion Revue sewed cancer heart pillows to uplift breast cancer patients as part of a community service.

Donations help South County YMCA assist families in need

Each year the South County YMCA raises funds to help people who cannot afford its membership fees.

Blue Star Moms raise money for military care packages

The local Blue Star Mothers of America group, in conjunction with Nanaā€™s BBQ Grill in Chualar, put on a fundraiser March 25 to help send care packages to U.S. service members deployed all over the world.

Local veteran stories being sought

The King City Branch of Monterey County Free Libraries in collaboration with the Story Center and California State Library is looking to capture the voices, experiences and life stories of local veterans.

South County Activities & Events

Activities, meetings and events happening in the South County area, including King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.

Local News

Superintendent bids farewell to Greenfield Union School District

GREENFIELD ā€” Zandra Jo Galvan, who has served as superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District (GUSD) since 2017, has been selected to become...