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August 11, 2026

Living the suit life

When Laina Babb learned to sew at age 6, she never imagined it would lead her to the opera. She has made her love of sewing into a career, first training and then apprenticing as a tailor. Now, as LA Opera’s head tailor, Babb manages a team of up to six tailors (depending on the show). Together they craft all the men’s suits used in the company’s productions in downtown Los Angeles.

Tour de Dance to raise funds for South County’s first original ballet

Monterey County Dance Foundation’s charitable event, Tour de Dance, this Saturday will raise funds for South County’s first original ballet production, “The Nightingale,” next year.

Gonzales law enforcement takes part in grant

Gonzales law enforcement worked with the community and local youth as well as sent out surveys during its two-year grant from the Strengthen Law Enforcement and Community Grant Program.

Strolling Dinner raises funds for Monterey County sheriffs

Bomb squad demonstrations, suspect take downs, search and rescue station along with food and drinks were all part of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Strolling Dinner.

Fort Hunter Liggett installs new garrison commander

Col. Kerry E. Norman has taken charge of the largest Army Reserve installation and the seventh largest post in the nation, becoming Fort Hunter Liggett’s newest garrison commander at a Change of Command ceremony conducted last Friday.

Tax prep volunteers needed

Alliance on Aging is looking for a few South County residents to volunteer for the 2018 Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program, which offers no-cost tax preparation services for seniors in Monterey County.

Cocoa with a Cop

Gonzales Police officers, Santa Claus and local youth gathered Dec. 15 for the first “Cocoa with a Cop” at the Gonzales Police Department.

Dedication set for new windmill

King City in Bloom will host a dedication ceremony next Wednesday for the new windmill and landscaping at the entrance to San Lorenzo County Park.

Measure K Committee discusses raising sales tax measure

The Measure K Oversight Committee has recommended that the City Council of Gonzales place a one-half percent transaction and use tax on the November 2018 general election ballot at its Jan. 25 meeting.

Youth Council discusses Social Host Ordinance

Gonzales Youth Council hosted a public meeting regarding the much talked about Social Host Ordinance.

Local News

vehicle rams CTF gate

Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, ramming CTF gate

SOLEDAD — A Greenfield man was arrested Sunday night after fleeing from a traffic stop and ramming a secured gate at the Correctional Training...