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October 25, 2025

Governor lifts state drought emergency

Following unprecedented water conservation and plentiful winter rain and snow, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. ended the drought state of emergency in most of California on April 7.

Dedication set for new windmill

King City in Bloom will host a dedication ceremony next Wednesday for the new windmill and landscaping at the entrance to San Lorenzo County Park.

Party on the block

This year’s Four Cities for Peace Block Party was a success, according to event organizer Jean Salcido.

Local vets invited to ceremony

The U.S. Army Garrison at the Presidio of Monterey is hosting a welcome-home ceremony for Vietnam War veterans during its annual Language Day event Wednesday, May 12.

Stingrays vs. Sharks

Gonzales Stingrays and the Soledad Sharks faced off in the waters of the Gonzales pool on July 15 for the first swim meet of the summer.

City of Gonzales operating in black

The City of Gonzales is spending more than it’s making at the halfway mark, but City Manager Rene Mendez says the revenues will exceed expenditures by the end of fiscal year.

Youth get second chance with Road to Success

Sun Street Centers’ Road to Success program is offering a chance for youth in South County to make the shift to positive behaviors after having a setback.

City plans to improve structures with Urban Counties grant

Gonzales City Council has approved participation in the Urban Counties Community Development Block Grant to improve areas of the city.

The great outdoors

More than 100 youth between the ages of 10 and 13 recently attended Camp Redwood Glen, and 44 of those were from South Monterey County.

South County resident wins car at annual charity drawing

The 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance ended in excitement for King City resident Michele Ing, as she was the lucky winner of a new 2019 INFINITI QX50.

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Salinas Valley State Prison

CDCR officials investigating Oct. 14 inmate death at Salinas Valley State...

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Oct. 14 death of an incarcerated person at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)...