Housing development study approved
A technical study involving a traffic analysis and infrastructure for a housing development on the north side of Gonzales was approved by City Council members Feb. 20.
Mumau gives report on county schools
Monterey County Office of Educationās (MCOE) Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Jaime Valenzuela-Mumau spoke to members of the Soledad Rotary.
South County YMCA kicks off fundraising campaign
South County YMCA launched its annual fundraising campaign Feb. 21 at the Windmill Restaurant in Soledad.
Drug take-back yields 7 boxes
Residents had the opportunity to clean out medicine cabinets and drawers last Saturday and bring unused and expired prescription medicines to the 13th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Celebrate Earth Day with Green Drinks
The Sustainability Academy is partnering with Earthbound Farmās Carmel Valley Farm Stand to host an Earth Day Green Drinks event Saturday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the stand, 7250 Carmel Valley Road, in Carmel.
Fall Carnival returns to King City
Come to the Fall Carnival at the fairgrounds in King City, Sept. 20-23, to celebrate the harvest and fall season with family fun, all while helping to raise funds for local K-8 schools, the Salinas Valley Fair and other non-profit organizations.
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.
County Permit Center introduces line-management technology
In a continuing effort to reduce wait times and improve the customer experience, the Resource Management Agencyās Permit Center has implemented a new line-management technology known as QLess.
Heritage hog sells for $33K
Gonzales High School FFA Chapter President and Monterey Bay Sectional Reporter Samantha Santos, who was selected as the Monterey County Fairās 2017 Heritage Scholarship winner, auctioned off two hogs Sept. 2 at the fair, one of which ā the heritage hog ā sold for more than $33,000.
Taylor Farms earns āzero wasteā certification
Taylor Farms reached a milestone June 19 when the company was announced as the first fresh-food industry to achieve a TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Platinum certification for zero waste.
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Deputy involved in shooting of suspect armed with rifle in Soledad
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