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May 19, 2025

United Way resources help families in need

United Way Monterey County is wrapping up its free tax preparation season and reminds residents that the nonprofit organization provides resources for local families to build financial stability.

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.

Businesses, residents unite for ā€˜No Straw November’

Gonzales Youth Council and the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce are teaming up during the month of November for ā€œNo Straw November.ā€

Youth Council brings joy to families

The Gonzales Youth Council completed several service projects for its Kindness Rules and Joymaker Challenge over 2017.

City looking into diagonal parking for downtown

The City of Gonzales is pursuing an idea for more parking on Belden Street and around Central Park to accommodate more residents and visitors to the town.

Council considers expanding ag park

Gonzales City Council voted to move forward with expanding the Agricultural Industrial Business Park to include Gonzales River Road and allow for the cultivation and manufacturing of medical marijuana within that area.

CTE program expanding to South County high schools

Students from King City, Greenfield and Soledad high schools are strengthening their career and technical education through South Coast Region Agricultural Education Consortium.

County EMS Agency hosts community listening sessions

The Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency will be hosting a series of five community-based listening sessions designed to help the county assess the effectiveness of its EMS system.

City takes on parking issues

The City of Gonzales has heard the issues brought up by business owners at the last city council meeting and has responded by posting speed limit signs and marking business roadways to help guide trucks through entryways.

City considers rebranding

City of Gonzales is considering consolidating and updating how the city is branded.

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Salinas Valley State Prison

Salinas Valley State Prison inmate gets life sentence for murdering fellow...

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison inmate Jaime Demicio Romero, 32, was sentenced to serve a term of 45 years to life in prison,...