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September 4, 2025

Soledad Mission Fiesta activities set for Sunday

The 57th Annual Soledad Mission Fiesta is set for this Sunday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Soledad Mission.

Spring fling

American Legion Hall was full of local vendors taking part in the Spring Fling fundraiser Feb. 16 to support the American Heart Association.

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.

First human West Nile virus illness of 2017 confirmed

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the first confirmed illness in California due to West Nile virus (WNV). The illness occurred in Kings County.

GROUND BREAK

The City of Gonzales' Alta Street is the site of the second Measure X project in Monterey County and the second roadway project in South County, breaking ground Nov. 1.

Hospital Foundation pays tribute to donors

A permanent display at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital honors hundreds of generous donors to the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Health awareness meetings planned for parents

Gonzales Adult School and Sun Street Centers are joining together to bring health awareness presentations to parents in Gonzales. The next presentation is scheduled for Feb. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Parent Resource Center, Room C.

Cities to receive millions in funds from transportation bill

The cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad will receive an estimated $15 million over the next decade for their transportation system after California legislators approved Senate Bill 1 last Friday, April 7.

Monterey-Salinas Transit service area expanding

Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) is improving its services and expanding facilities to South County while also looking for bus drivers.

A tasty tradition

Every second Tuesday of the month, hungry customers can find John Sargenti making polenta. Sargenti is known throughout Salinas Valley for his skill at the dish.

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Greenfield man sentenced to 18 years in prison for child molestation

GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Julio Martinez, 43, was sentenced Aug. 28 to 18 years in prison for committing two counts of lewd acts upon...