Williams named parade grand marshal
This yearās Fourth of July Parade grand marshal will be Cliff Williams, who was recently named Veteran of the Year by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747.
South County gives thanks
Thanksgiving is not only a time to gather around the table with family and friends, but it is also a time to reflect on the past year and give thanks. In the spirit of the holiday, South County Newspapers asked local officials, residents and youth what they are thankful for this year.
Policy changes affecting recycling companies
Patrick Matthews, general manager of Salinas Valley Recycles, says there have been many challenges in the recycling business over the past year that are changing how things are managed on the manufacturing side of recycling.
Chavez announces candidacy for Monterey County supervisor
A new contender has entered the race for the District 3 position on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Alejandro Chavez of Soledad announced his candidacy Jan. 4 in front of the Soledad Pinnacles Visitor Center.
Salinas Valley State Prison approaches Soledad to partner on Camp Grace program
Salinas Valley State Prisonās new warden reached out to Soledad City Council to discuss a partnership for food and beverages for youth campers.
Submit entries for California Duck Stamp Art Contest
Artists are invited to submit their original artwork to the 2017-2018 California Duck Stamp Art Contest.
Childrenās author visits Scheid Vineyards
Monterey County Free Libraries and Scheid Vineyards recently welcomed Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, who wrote a book about the Disney feature film āCoco.ā
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated to register voters at fair
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be registering voters of all parties at its booth in the Pavilion Building, No. 10, at the Salinas Valley Fair.
ROAD REPAIR
The City of King is beginning construction to repair two roads considered to be in the worst condition among local streets.
Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition kicks off Friday
Three young women will compete for the Miss Salinas Valley Fair crown beginning Friday, March 16, and concluding Saturday, March 17, in King City.















