Over 700 wines expected at 26th annual Monterey International Wine Competition
Monterey International Wine Competition (MIWC) will host its 26th annual international wine competition March 9 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
Spring tour of historic school sites in South County planned for April 13
The spring tour of the San Antonio Valley Historical Association is scheduled to feature the sites of historic schools in the Lockwood and Jolon areas on Saturday, April 13.
Cemetery damaged by staff
Several gravestones at the Gonzales Cemetery were damaged over Presidentsā Day weekend by a negligent employee.
After-school program receives city approval to continue
About 180 Gonzales students are receiving after-school help through the Expanded Learning After School Services Program, which offers homework assistance along with recreational activities for the youth.
Spring fling
American Legion Hall was full of local vendors taking part in the Spring Fling fundraiser Feb. 16 to support the American Heart Association.
Wine Country Rodeo debuts Saturday
Some of the best cowboys and cowgirls from California are heading to South County this Saturday for the first-ever Salinas Valley Wine Country Rodeo.
Longtime South County doctor awarded Franceās highest medal
In a ceremony Feb. 12 at the French Consulate in San Francisco, Dr. Duane Hyde ā a longtime resident and family doctor of King City ā was recognized for his service in World War II with the Legion of Honor medal, Franceās highest order of merit for military and civil awards.
Health awareness meetings planned for parents
Gonzales Adult School and Sun Street Centers are joining together to bring health awareness presentations to parents in Gonzales. The next presentation is scheduled for Feb. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Parent Resource Center, Room C.
Mentors sought for Girls Inc program
Volunteer women mentors are currently needed to work with high school girls in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties through the Girls Inc. of the Central Coastās ECHO Leadership and Mentoring Program.
Gonzales Adult School offers lifesaving classes
Gonzales Adult School is helping residents gain CPR skills and first aid training to take into the work force.
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