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October 16, 2025

Libraries to celebrate National DNA Day

Monterey County Free Libraries will host a series of National DNA Day events in South County this week to highlight the role of genetics in the modern world, in addition to discussing what the human genome will mean to the leaders of tomorrow and encouraging local youth and adults to take an interest in the subjects of genomics and genetics.

New park fees for Pinnacles enter public comment review stage

Pinnacles National Park is proposing new entrance fee increases in 2018 that will fund services and maintenance to directly benefit park visitors.

Library event features Disney author

ā€œCoco in the Vines,ā€ 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.

District preps for 2017-2018 school year

The Gonzales Unified School District is kicking off its new school year this week with the first day of school and a Community Resource Fair at La Gloria School on Aug. 10.

Alta Street project delayed

Alta Street project has been delayed due to permits to put signs on Highway 101 returning as denied.

Council votes against blocking streets during construction

Gonzales City Council members voted not to block off Second, Sixth and Eighth streets during their March 5 meeting.

New year brings new laws

When recreational marijuana became legal on Jan. 1, it was arguably the most significant of 859 new laws taking effect in 2018.

Local officers sharpen their Spanish skills

Local police officers are working on their Spanish-speaking skills through a strengthening law enforcement grant for all four South County cities.

Hitting the waves

South County girls between the ages of 5 and 17 recently took part in surf camp with the Wahine Project at Casa Verde Beach in Monterey.

Measure K budget approved by City Council

Gonzales City Council has approved the Measure K Transaction and Use Tax budget for 2018, which will use a large portion to pay off the debt remaining from the community pool.

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Abandoned dogs

HRAS, SPCA Monterey County remind community that abandoning pets is illegal

MONTEREY COUNTY — In light of recent reports of pets being abandoned during challenging times, both Hitchcock Road Animal Services and SPCA Monterey County...