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October 22, 2025

Welcome freshmen

As the end of the school year approaches, Gonzales High School hosted approximately 200 parents and future Spartans for the annual Ninth Grade Orientation on Jan. 30.

San Antonio Mission launches online campaign

The Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua Foundation Board President Al Parolini has launched a Go Fund Me page to raise the funds needed to complete the State of California’s mandated seismic retrofit and restoration of the mission located in Jolon.

Council appoints Gazo to Measure K Committee

Anna Mae Gazo has been appointed to the Measure K Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee by the City Council of Gonzales on June 5.

4 Cities 4 Peace host Block Party

Four Cities For Peace Block Party brought the community together Aug. 26 to play games and hear stories about South County residents’ road to recovery.

Tri-county area launches text-to-911 service

A new service in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties allows people to contact 911 centers via text message.

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.

September declared National Addiction and Recovery Month

The Cities of Gonzales and Soledad declared September as National Addiction and Recovery Month and presented proclamations to Sun Street Centers over the past week.

Making dreams come true

The 58th anniversary production of ā€œThe Nutcracker Balletā€ takes place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m., at the Robert Stanton Theatre at King City High School.

CSUMB hosts community dialogue tomorrow

California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) will host a dialogue about educational attainment and lifelong learning tomorrow evening for local families and community members.

SCAR receives $5K grant for spay, neuter vouchers

South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) is one of the agents chosen by Friends of Community Animal Services to receive a $5,000 grant for spay and neuter vouchers.

Local News

Catalytic converter thefts reported in South Monterey County

GREENFIELD — Several community members in Greenfield had their catalytic converters stolen overnight on Oct. 14, according to Greenfield Police Department. Similar thefts were also...