Changes coming to June ballot
Monterey County Elections Program Manager Greta Arevalo visited Soledad City Council on May 2 to speak about changes that are coming to election ballots in Monterey County, ahead of the June 5 Primary Election.
Tour de Dance to raise funds for South Countyās first original ballet
Monterey County Dance Foundationās charitable event, Tour de Dance, this Saturday will raise funds for South Countyās first original ballet production, āThe Nightingale,ā next year.
Big Sur Marathon entries available through drawings
The ābucket listā Big Sur International Marathon wonāt 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.
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 organizationās nationwide āSound the Alarm, Save a Lifeā campaign.
Groundwater agency looking at user fee options
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is looking at two options to impose fees on groundwater users.
Youth spend day at Great America
Approximately 50 Gonzales youth spent Sept. 2 at Great America thanks to fundraising efforts by the Gonzales Youth Guardians.
City of Gonzales expanding social media footprint
The City of Gonzales is looking at developing a social media policy and expanding its reach to interact with more residents in ways that serve them.
4 Cities 4 Peace Block Party set for Saturday
The fourth annual Four Cities for Peace Block Party is set for Saturday, Aug. 26, at Central Park in Gonzales.
CHILL WITH A COP
Gonzales Police and residents joined together last Friday to enjoy popsicles during the first āChill with a Copā event.
City hires recruitment service to find new Public Works director
The City Council will be working with Peckham and McKenney Executive Search to fill the position of Public Works director, currently held by Harold Walgomott who will be retiring this year.
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Deputy involved in shooting of suspect armed with rifle in Soledad
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