Paving the way
Installation of pavement has officially begun on Alta and Third streets this week after a recent bout of rain caused brief delays.
Mumau gives report on county schools
Monterey County Office of Educationās (MCOE) Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Jaime Valenzuela-Mumau spoke to members of the Soledad Rotary.
City, Youth Council work on Social Host Ordinance
A new city ordinance is being considered by the City Council about the consumption and possession of alcohol by minors.
Summer reading program returns
The Summer Reading Program is underway at Monterey County Free Libraries with the theme āReading Takes You Everywhere.ā
Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition kicks off Friday
Three young women will compete for the Miss Salinas Valley Fair crown beginning Friday, March 16, and concluding Saturday, March 17, in King City.
4 Cities 4 Peace Block Party set for Saturday
The fourth annual Four Cities for Peace Block Party is set for Saturday, Aug. 26, at Central Park in Gonzales.
Hartnell names Linder 2017 Distinguished Alumnus
The Hartnell Community College District has announced Emmett Linder as the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus and commencement speaker.
Square dancing comes to South County
Square dancing returns to the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City with the 39th Annual Winter Festival, bringing together all walks of life this weekend.
Greenfield council votes to halt Roundup use
Responding to community health concerns, Greenfield City Council unanimously adopted a resolution last Tuesday night directing city staff to halt all use of the carcinogenic weed killer Roundup and replace it with āgreenerā alternatives.
South County students, parents attend Gang Prevention Summit
More than 200 residents from Monterey County participated in the annual Gang Prevention Summit last Saturday. Among those in attendance were parents, teenagers and middle school students from the South County area.
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