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October 18, 2024

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.

Over 700 wines expected at 26th annual Monterey International Wine Competition

Monterey International Wine Competition (MIWC) will host its 26th annual international wine competition March 9 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.

Caballero named 2017 Legislator of the Year

Assemblymember Anna Caballero was named the 2017 Legislator of the Year by the California Special District Association (CSDA) on March 28.

San Antonio Mission launches online campaign

The Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua Foundation Board President Al Parolini has launched a Go Fund Me page to raise the funds needed to complete the State of Californiaā€™s mandated seismic retrofit and restoration of the mission located in Jolon.

Fourth Street Tap House hopes to become cityā€™s newest hangout

A new taphouse opened in Gonzales offering 30 various types of beers and more than a dozen different wine options.

SCAR receives $5K grant for spay, neuter vouchers

South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) is one of the agents chosen by Friends of Community Animal Services to receive a $5,000 grant for spay and neuter vouchers.

South County students, parents attend Gang Prevention Summit

More than 200 residents from Monterey County participated in the annual Gang Prevention Summit last Saturday. Among those in attendance were parents, teenagers and middle school students from the South County area.

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.

Grads moving on up

Class of 2017 graduates of Gonzales High School are attending California state universities, University of California, out-of-state private universities, community colleges and moving into trade schools.

Mentors sought for Girls Inc program

Volunteer women mentors are currently needed to work with high school girls in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties through the Girls Inc. of the Central Coastā€™s ECHO Leadership and Mentoring Program.

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Scammers target PG&E customers, stealing more than $334K this year

CENTRAL COAST ā€” Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more...