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November 24, 2024

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.

Tax prep volunteers needed

Alliance on Aging is looking for a few South County residents to volunteer for the 2018 Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program, which offers no-cost tax preparation services for seniors in Monterey County.

Hartnell offers free college counseling

With the spring semester starting Jan. 16, free academic counseling is available at Hartnell College King City Center, 117 N. Second St., including for high school students.

City considers rebranding

City of Gonzales is considering consolidating and updating how the city is branded.

Alta Street work continues through new year

The pavement has now been scraped away in front of Alta and Fourth streets, as construction continues to repave the area.

Entrance fees increase at Pinnacles National Park

Entrance fees for Pinnacles National Park near Paicines have increased for 2018 in order to fund services and maintenance that park staff says will directly benefit visitors.

New year brings new laws

When recreational marijuana became legal on Jan. 1, it was arguably the most significant of 859 new laws taking effect in 2018.

New skate park equipment coming to recreation center

New skate park equipment has been approved for purchase and installation from the American Ramp Company for the Toots Vosti Memorial Recreation Center Park.

City of Gonzales expanding social media footprint

The City of Gonzales is looking at developing a social media policy and expanding its reach to interact with more residents in ways that serve them.

Year in Review 2017

As the New Year approaches, the staff at South County Newspapers looked back on the past year and compiled a list of the top stories that defined the community in 2017.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 13, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Oct. 1812:00 a.m. Traffic collision on N. Russ St.5:01 p.m. APS...