Process in Progress
The Monterey Museum of Art has announced that multi-media artist Hector Dionicio Mendoza, a former South County resident, will host a one-month artist-in-residency and mixed-media art project.
Take a gamble
More than $31,000 was raised last Friday during the Fourth Annual Casino Night at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
New legal clinic offers free advice for residents
A new South County Legal Advisory Clinic is set to begin in Gonzales on Jan. 13 at the Gonzales City Council Chambers from 2 to 4 p.m.
Going behind the emergency calls
Four years, William Harry, director of emergencies, has been managing the Monterey County Emergency Communications Center (MCECC), which serves local cities including Greenfield, King City, Soledad and Gonzales.
Red hot high-five
Hundreds of students at Mary Chapa Academy gathered upon the school’s blacktop with signs ready on the first morning of June, awaiting their famous visitor who had come to see the artistry they produced.
California’s economic output outpaces nation for 4th year
California’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown consistently faster than the nation’s as a whole for four straight years. In 2015, the California GDP rose 5.6 percent, while the U.S. GDP increased 3.7 percent (unadjusted for inflation).
County to host cannabis forum
Monterey County is asking residents for their thoughts on how potential cannabis tax revenue should be spent.
Local Memorial Day services planned for Monday
Memorial Day services are planned for Monday morning around South County to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the U.S. military.
Water works
California State Water Board staff set up a booth last Sunday at Patriot Park in Greenfield to sign up South County residents who qualify for free bottled drinking water if they have private domestic wells with high nitrate levels.
CROWNING MOMENT
King City High School student Teagan Soares was named 2018 Miss Salinas Valley Fair last weekend after two days of competition.