City honors former district attorney
Long-serving Monterey County District Attorney Dean D. Flippo retired from the position in January and was presented with a resolution from the City of Gonzales in his honor last Monday, Feb. 4.
Soledad ranks among safest cities in California
The City of Soledad was once again listed among the top 50 safest cities in California, according to the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s recently released “The Safest Cities in California 2019” report.
Recruitment Fair
Gonzales Unified School District held its first Teacher Recruitment Fair with job interviews and school tours Feb. 9.
South County Animal Rescue hosts first Sweetheart Tea Party
A tea party took over the King City Recreation Center as South County Animal Rescue hosted its first Sweetheart Tea and Silent Auction last Saturday in King City.
HOUSING HUBBUB
Residents are concerned over the change to the empty lot on Fifth Street from a designated area for a future community center to possibly CHISPA housing, which is currently under consideration.
Gonzales student meets with state leaders
Gonzales High School senior Cindy Aguilar recently met with Tony Thurmond, the new state superintendent of public instruction, to speak with him about mental health services for high school students.
Community excellence
Transportation Agency of Monterey County Board of Directors recently honored the City of Gonzales with The Project Team 2018 Transportation Excellence Award for the community bicycling event, Ciclovia Gonzales.
Commissioners review Paraiso Springs Resort project site
Last Wednesday, Jan. 23, the Monterey County Planning Commission held an on-site meeting to review the site for the Paraiso Springs Resort project west of Soledad and Greenfield.
Monterey County Free Libraries seeks feedback
Monterey County Free Libraries, which has branches in all four South County cities, is seeking community input to help determine priorities and updates to its strategic plan.
Trashion Show returns to runway
Tickets are now available for the fun and fabulous Trashion Show, which returns to South County next month for the fourth year.
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Lettuce virus showing signs of return in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — After two years of lower levels of impatiens necrotic spot virus in the Salinas Valley, researchers have recorded a higher number...
