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June 25, 2026

Salvation Army gives out 476 backpacks to local students

Soledad Salvation Army is in the process of distributing a total of 476 backpacks to students in fourth through 12th grade.

Monterey County Health Department seeks members for enLACE academy

The Monterey County Health Department is seeking Gonzales community members for its Leadership and Civic Engagement Academy.

County hosts open house for new Victim’s Center

Join the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday, July 27, from 9 to 11 a.m., 250 Franciscan Way, King City, for an Open House in the newly refurbished District Attorney’s Office, Victim’s Center.

Salinas Valley Half Marathon returns this year

It’s been two years since the running of the Salinas Valley Half Marathon, a scenic 13.1-mile run through the vineyards and rich agricultural lands of ā€œSteinbeck country.ā€ The event returns Aug. 5.

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Gonzales High School Marching Band walks down Main Street during the Colmo Del Rodeo Parade in Salinas on July 15.

South County cities win Clean Air awards

The Cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad received awards from the Monterey Bay Area Resources District for being Clean Air Leaders on June 22 at the Monterey Tides Hotel.

Celebrating summer with Zumba at Eden Valley

The occasional three-digit weather over the past few weeks didn’t stop faithful Zumba enthusiasts from getting their fitness on outdoors during last Saturday’s community event, ā€œSummer Fun Zumba 2017,ā€ at Eden Valley Care Center.

Faulty power lines cause brush fire near Bradley

At about 9 a.m. on June 28, CAL FIRE received reports of a vegetation fire near the community of Bradley in southern Monterey County.

Migrant and Seasonal Head Start enrolling children for 2017

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) Migrant Seasonal Head Start is recruiting children in South Monterey County for the 2017 program year.

Salinas Valley’s Meals on Wheels announces new staff, board members

Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley, Inc. (MOWSV) has announced that Robyn Chamberlin has joined the current Board of Directors as incoming treasurer.

Local News

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Gonzales hosts free recycling event Saturday

GONZALES — Residents of Gonzales will have an opportunity to recycle unwanted items and pick up free compost during the annual Reuse, Recycle &...