Red Cross volunteers install smoke alarms in South County
American Red Cross volunteers helped 79 homes in King City and Chualar become safer last Saturday by installing 271 smoke alarms and educating more than 300 residents as part of the nonprofit organization’s nationwide “Sound the Alarm, Save a Life” campaign.
City hires new officer for animal control
The City of Gonzales has hired Ulyses Fierros, a new animal control officer who started July 3.
Summer reading program returns
The Summer Reading Program is underway at Monterey County Free Libraries with the theme “Reading Takes You Everywhere.”
Soledad Christmas Celebration seeking contestants for Snow Queen, King
The Soledad Christmas Celebration Committee is seeking girls and boys ages 3 to 17 to participate in the Snow Queen and King Competition from Soledad, Greenfield and Gonzales communities.
Local officers sharpen their Spanish skills
Local police officers are working on their Spanish-speaking skills through a strengthening law enforcement grant for all four South County cities.
Gonzales parents raise money through dance
Parents, teachers and students of Gonzales moved to the beat for a Zumba fundraiser, aiding the Gonzales PTCA on May 25 at the Fairview Gymnasium.
Big Sur Marathon entries available through drawings
The “bucket list” Big Sur International Marathon won’t be held until next April, but the highly sought-after entries to the 2018 race will be awarded following a series of random drawings held in late July and early August of this year.
YMCA sets fundraising goal for new year
South County YMCA's 2018 Annual Campaign Kickoff will be held today, Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Windmill Restaurant in Soledad.
Board approves emergency waiver for HVAC unit
The Gonzales Unified School District Board approved a waiver to get heating, ventilation and air conditioning units in various buildings on the school sites that are in dire need at its Sept. 26 board meeting.
County working on future plans for Nacimiento and San Antonio lakes
Monterey County Resource Management Agency is working on developing future plans for Nacimiento and San Antonio lakes and presented the proposals March 21 in Lockwood.
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