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Museum hosts 10th annual Holiday Open House, donation drive

Express your holiday spirit at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum’s 10th annual Holiday Open House at San Lorenzo County Park, 1160 Broadway St. in King City, on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Fireworks & family fun

Fireworks, barbecues, flags, parades and more are about to take place as King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales get ready to host various Fourth of July events this week.

Libraries to be closed during winter recess

All Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) branches will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 1 for the winter recess.

Businesses, residents unite for ā€˜No Straw November’

Gonzales Youth Council and the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce are teaming up during the month of November for ā€œNo Straw November.ā€

Measure K Committee discusses raising sales tax measure

The Measure K Oversight Committee has recommended that the City Council of Gonzales place a one-half percent transaction and use tax on the November 2018 general election ballot at its Jan. 25 meeting.

New park fees for Pinnacles enter public comment review stage

Pinnacles National Park is proposing new entrance fee increases in 2018 that will fund services and maintenance to directly benefit park visitors.

Gonzales Fire Department to offer free blood pressure checks

The Gonzales Fire Department will begin offering free blood pressure checks to all residents on Tuesday, July 11.

Second wind turbine installed in Gonzales

Gonzales is continuing its journey with renewable energy as Mann Packing and Del Monte Fresh Produce have installed the second wind turbine in the city last week.

Donations needed as Salvation Army gears up for holidays

The Salvation Army is currently wrapping up its applications for the Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets program.

Skate park equipment installed

The skate park on First Street has received new park equipment over the past week.

Local News

Assault rifle in bag

Detectives recover assault rifle after Soledad probationer arrest

SOLEDAD — Monterey County Sheriff’s detectives recovered an unlawfully possessed assault rifle and additional ammunition following a probation-related arrest and subsequent search warrant service,...