Longtime South County doctor awarded France’s highest medal
In a ceremony Feb. 12 at the French Consulate in San Francisco, Dr. Duane Hyde — a longtime resident and family doctor of King City — was recognized for his service in World War II with the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest order of merit for military and civil awards.
Highway 1 damage will not affect Big Sur Marathon course
The recent storms that have wreaked havoc on California’s Highway 1 this winter will not affect the 26.2-mile route of the April 30 Big Sur International Marathon.
Chavez announces candidacy for Monterey County supervisor
A new contender has entered the race for the District 3 position on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Alejandro Chavez of Soledad announced his candidacy Jan. 4 in front of the Soledad Pinnacles Visitor Center.
Pessagno Winery to host summer concert
A final summer concert is coming to Pessagno Winery on Sept. 29, as the Gonzales winery wraps up its Summer Concert Series.
Teacher Pathway Program welcomes 31 future educators
Hartnell Community College District hosted a ceremony last Thursday at its King City Education Center to welcome 31 students from South County who are part of the second cohort of the Teacher Pathway Program.
Local Memorial Day services planned for Monday
Memorial Day services are planned for Monday morning around South County to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the U.S. military.
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CDCR officials investigating Salinas Valley State Prison inmate’s Jan. 29 death as...
SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Jan. 29 death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide.
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