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December 16, 2025

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 County’s first original ballet

Monterey County Dance Foundation’s charitable event, Tour de Dance, this Saturday will raise funds for South County’s first original ballet production, ā€œThe Nightingale,ā€ next year.

Big Sur Marathon entries available through drawings

The ā€œbucket listā€ 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.

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 ā€œSound 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 ā€œChill 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.

Local News

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office investigation

Deputy involved in shooting of suspect armed with rifle in Soledad

SOLEDAD — In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious...