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The Siembra Latinos Fund (SLF) of the Community Foundation for Monterey County recently gathered more than 100 supporters and leaders at the Taylor Farms Building in Salinas to launch the new Latino-focused philanthropic initiative.

Last Saturday the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum, better known as MCARLM, held its 10th Annual Holiday Open House, opening its doors for the public to explore the museum and the many exhibits while enjoying homemade soups and eating holiday cookies and treats.

Installation of pavement has officially begun on Alta and Third streets this week after a recent bout of rain caused brief delays.

Congressman Jimmy Panetta visited Hartnell College students last week to speak about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), where the House stands in reaching a proposal and what Dreamers should do.

This year’s Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Animal, a 255-pound hog raised by Alexandria Burgess of Hilltown 4-H Club, was sold for $470 per pound, bringing in roughly $119,850 for the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation during last Saturday’s Junior Livestock Auction at the fairgrounds in King City.

A group of Gonzales and Soledad students recently took part in the Young Legislators Program, which included seminars, activities and a series of guest speakers all geared toward educating students about California government.

Gonzales Police officers, Santa Claus and local youth gathered Dec. 15 for the first “Cocoa with a Cop” at the Gonzales Police Department.

After months of road construction, Alta Street has been reopened with stronger pavement to handle the heavy truck use and residents who live and work in Gonzales.