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January 15, 2026

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.

Cal Water King City district customers not impacted by nitrate levels in groundwater

California Water Service (Cal Water) does not have elevated levels of nitrate in water supplied to its customers, the utility confirmed after a recent community meeting informed attendees that some Salinas Valley residents should not drink their water due to the nitrate levels.

CASA looking for volunteers to help youth

CASA of Monterey County is looking for adults who are willing to meet with foster children and advocate for their needs and is hosting a free information session in Gonzales next week.

Ready to serve

Roy Harmon is legally blind, but that doesn’t stop him from owning and overseeing a food service operation at the Salinas Valley State Prison and Correctional Training Facility in Soledad.

BLM announces fire restrictions for county lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that precautionary fire restrictions would be in place beginning Saturday, June 10, on public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office. The restrictions prohibit campfires or open flames on BLM-managed

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.

Salinas Valley State Prison approaches Soledad to partner on Camp Grace program

Salinas Valley State Prison’s new warden reached out to Soledad City Council to discuss a partnership for food and beverages for youth campers.

King City hosts local National Night Out campaign

King City once again participated in the annual National Night Out campaign last Tuesday, bringing police officers and neighbors together for one night to unite against crime.

ā€˜Shrek’ takes over Robert Stanton Theater

Shrek, Donkey, Fiona and an entire cast of fairytale characters took over the Robert Stanton Theater over the weekend for the Sol Treasures Children’s Theatre production of ā€œShrek Jr.ā€

Celebrating Independence

King City celebrated Independence Day yesterday, beginning with a car show at the Wildhorse Cafe and Pacific Valley Bank’s Fourth of July Parade along Broadway Street and ending with the local chamber’s aerial fireworks show at the fairgrounds.
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