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More than 50 demonstrators, including many children, stood together last Saturday afternoon at King City’s welcome sign in protest against current harsh immigration policies at the nation’s southern border.

Greenfield Community Science Workshop, which offers free hands-on science activities for South County youth and families, has been recognized by Assemblymember Anna Caballero as the 2018 Non-Profit of the Year for the 30th Assembly District.

Manzoni Vineyards and South County Animal Rescue hosted the second annual Pinot for Paws event June 10 that featured the band Soulfoot. The day consisted of a barbecue lunch, executive raffle, live music, dancing and wine tasting.

Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum’s second annual Cocktails in the Barn this Friday will celebrate the recent acquisition of King City’s first fire engine while raising funds for its restoration.

A combined 57 residents of Greenfield, King City, Soledad and Gonzales graduated from the South County Community Police Academy last week at the Greenfield Memorial Hall.

About $130,000 was given out to Gonzales High School graduates from various community organizations during the annual Senior Awards Night on May 23 in the Roger D. Fernando Gymnasium.

Fort Hunter Liggett’s 16th annual Youth Fishing Derby opened on a sunny morning April 14 at Del Venturi Pond, drawing more than 200 local children age 15 and younger to compete for prizes.