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August 1, 2025

Soledad church provides shoes for local children in need

One hundred elementary school children in Soledad and 50 in Greenfield are enjoying new shoes this Christmas thanks to the generosity of a Soledad church.

Musical Christmas

Christmas music, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and games took over the Gonzales High School Gymnasium as the city hosted its annual Holiday Lights Festival.

Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation announces scholarship winner

Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation has selected Ivan Trujillo of Greenfield for the 2019 Heritage Foundation Scholarship.

Stomp for a cause

Sun Street Centers recently celebrated its South County STOMP at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, bringing in more than $125,000 in one night to support the new substance abuse treatment facility in King City.

Gonzales cop named Veteran of the Year

One of Gonzales’ own, Sgt. Santiago Melgoza, was nominated for the Monterey County Veteran of the Year award and won the title this year.

City receives Champion for Children Award

Monterey County Children’s Council (MCCC) selected the City of Gonzales to receive the first Champion for Children Award after the City added a ā€œHealth and Wellnessā€ element to its General Plan for the wellbeing of children and youth.

Handmade creations

Pixel ornaments, handmade jewelry, hair bows, a bake sale and more were all part of the American Legion’s first Craft Fair of the year Nov. 10.

South County students give thanks

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything we are thankful for, such as family and friends. In the spirit of the holiday, South County Newspapers asked local students from King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales what they are thankful for this year.

Holidays kick off in Greenfield with community dinner

More than 450 Thanksgiving dinners were served at a community dinner held last Saturday at the Greenfield Lions hall.

Wild hogs tear up San Lorenzo County Park fields

A sounder of wild hogs tore up the fields at San Lorenzo County Park in King City over the weekend, leaving a mess for park employees and volunteers who surveyed the damage Monday morning.

Local News

Rescued baby birds form unlikely friendship at SPCA Wildlife Center

MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Monterey County is celebrating a heartwarming story of friendship and care among its newest...