FAIR WINDS DOWN
With the theme “Cowboy Up and Wind Down,” the 2017 Salinas Valley Fair brought thousands of visitors to South County last weekend and featured the annual Junior Livestock Auction, which racked in $2.1 million from the sale of 950 animals.
Gonzales parents raise money through dance
Parents, teachers and students of Gonzales moved to the beat for a Zumba fundraiser, aiding the Gonzales PTCA on May 25 at the Fairview Gymnasium.
Big Sur International Marathon this weekend
The 32nd annual Big Sur International Marathon is Sunday, April 30. The 26.2-mile foot race, a major sporting event on California’s Central Coast, necessitates the temporary closure of California Highway 1 from south of Carmel to Big Sur for a half day.
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.
Program offers free water for qualified residents
California State Water Board staff set up a booth last Sunday at Patriot Park in Greenfield to sign up South County residents who qualify for free bottled drinking water if they have private domestic wells with high nitrate levels.
CONGRATS, GRADS!
Nearly 200 graduates and their families endured a little wind mixed with sunshine at the 108th Annual Commencement for Gonzales High School on Saturday morning.
Let’s clean up
The annual Reuse, Recycle and Cleanup event saw many residents taking part to get rid of items they don’t use anymore.
Gonzales FFA hosts awards banquet
This past Thursday, May 4, the Gonzales FFA Officer Team hosted the 2016-2017 Annual Awards Banquet. During the banquet, they awarded student achievements from the school year.
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