California’s economic output outpaces nation for 4th year
California’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown consistently faster than the nation’s as a whole for four straight years. In 2015, the California GDP rose 5.6 percent, while the U.S. GDP increased 3.7 percent (unadjusted for inflation).
Gonzales Fire hires new engineer
Matt Lopez has joined the Gonzales Fire Department as the newest fire engineer and began his first day last Friday, Sept. 1.
California begins 2019 with batch of new laws
New laws are taking effect this week that involve adding more women on corporate boards, banning plastic straws from restaurants, increasing restrictions on guns and more.
Eden Valley hosts CNA graduation
Another promising group of students graduated from Soledad Adult School’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program on Oct. 11 at Eden Valley Care Center’s Rosie’s Garden.
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.
Fort Hunter Liggett installs new garrison commander
Col. Kerry E. Norman has taken charge of the largest Army Reserve installation and the seventh largest post in the nation, becoming Fort Hunter Liggett’s newest garrison commander at a Change of Command ceremony conducted last Friday.
New and returning councilmembers swear in
City of Gonzales ushered in a new set of councilmembers last week while honoring two other members who have now left their seats.
Gonzales honors the fallen
Residents of Gonzales, the American Legion Post 81, Gonzales Explorers, Soledad High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) and more gathered to pay tribute to the fallen during Monday’s Memorial Day service at the Gonzales Cemetery.
Police Briefs | Published Dec. 12, 2018
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Library event features Disney author
“Coco in the Vines,” the third annual South County event for the Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries, is set to take place Saturday, July 7, at Scheid Vineyards and will feature the award-winning author Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford.
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Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, ramming CTF gate
SOLEDAD — A Greenfield man was arrested Sunday night after fleeing from a traffic stop and ramming a secured gate at the Correctional Training...
















