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April 10, 2026

Supervisor Salinas announces retirement

Monterey County Supervisor Simon Salinas will retire from office in early 2019 after his current term expires, ending a nearly three-decade career in public office, and is throwing his support behind his chief of staff — and South County native — Chris Lopez to succeed him for the District 3 position.

Wreaths of honor

Last Saturday the VFW Post 6747 Auxiliary hosted King City’s second annual Wreaths Across America, a national event with the goal to remember the fallen veterans, honor those who serve and teach children the value of freedom.

A gesture of Goodwill

Donations poured in last week during the Goodwill Donation Drive hosted by the Community Food Pantry of King City, which earned $3,900 from the fundraiser to support its food distribution program for local residents in need.

Federal disaster loans available to California small businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 26 California counties and a neighboring Nevada county are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Hundreds celebrate Day of the Child

Hundreds of children enjoyed the Dia Del Nino (Day of the Child) event at Central Park in Gonzales.

Community Foundation to award Census 2020 grants

To help outreach and education efforts, the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has established the Census 2020 Fund.

Salvation Army, Redwood Glen partner for youth camp

South County youth have the chance to attend camp at Redwood Glen Camp in Scotts Valley during the final week of July.

DRESSED TO THRILL

Trash never goes out of style, as seen at the 2018 South County Trashion Show in which local designers let their creativity shine through 26 unique dresses made from recycled and repurposed materials.

New gateway to San Lorenzo Park

King City in Bloom hosted a dedication ceremony June 13 for the new windmill and landscaping at the entrance to San Lorenzo County Park in King City.

World thinkers

The Girl Scouts Gateway to Pinnacles Service Unit hosted its annual observation of World Thinking Day on Feb. 25 at San Lucas School.
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