Red Cross moves to smaller Hollister office beginning in July
The American Red Cross is vacating the building it has rented for many years on Fifth Street in Hollister in favor of a smaller, less expensive administrative office about one-half block away on San Benito Street.
Putting down roots
Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) is featuring a new exhibit called āSouth County Rootsā that opened this summer, created by the second cycle of high school interns, focusing on the lost towns of Monterey County.
Gonzales Fire hires new engineer
Matt Lopez has joined the Gonzales Fire Department as the newest fire engineer and began his first day last Friday, Sept. 1.
Congressman Panetta visits GHS
Congressman Jimmy Panetta visited Gonzales High School for a roundtable discussion with students about their Wings of Knowledge project working with local farms to gather data about water consumption in crops April 2.
Residents needed to serve on Civil Grand Jury
The Superior Court of California for Monterey County is currently looking for candidates from South County to serve on the 2018-19 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury.
Salinas Valley Fair cancels poultry show
Due to an outbreak of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California, Salinas Valley Fair officials have canceled poultry shows and exhibits at this yearās event in King City.
Dedication of new memorial this Monday
As part of the local American Legionās Memorial Day services, Post 81 will host a dedication ceremony for the new Memorial Wall in the Gonzales Cemetery on Monday, May 29, at 9 a.m.
City approves continuation of Road to Success program
The City of Gonzales is planning to continue the youth diversion program Road to Success for one more year.
Hartnell hosts forums on expansion projects
Hartnell College will host a series of open forums this month focusing on the progress of its Measure T projects, including the expansion of the King City Education Center and the new Soledad Education Center.
TRUCKING ALONG
South Alta Street to Gonzales River Road to Doleās south entrance are the focus of the Alta Street construction for the next couple weeks.
Local News
Monterey County Sheriffās Office investigating suspicious death in Ventana Wilderness
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office is investigating a suspicious death in the Sykes Hot Springs area of the Ventana Wilderness in the...


















