Local News

GONZALES — Juan Mendoza has been appointed to the position of police captain with the Gonzales Police Department, announced Gonzales Police Chief Keith Wise on March 7. Mendoza, a 15-year veteran of the police department, began his career with Gonzales in 2007 as a patrol...

Freelance artist and instructor Corali Ramirez Garcia has practiced her trade from Lockwood to Gonzales, and even further north. Now she is the owner of Painte.

GONZALES — Graduates from Gonzales High School finished their secondary education with a drive-through ceremony last Saturday at the stadium. Families staged in groups in the stadium parking lot, then traveled through to a stage where graduates got out and elbow-bumped with officials before receiving...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police officers responded to a report of annoying messages between a 12-year-old child and 19-year-old Nathaniel Diaz on Nov. 21. “After a review of the information, the case was immediately sent to our Investigations Division for further investigation,” said Soledad Police Department...

SALINAS VALLEY — With today’s issue, the publishers of the Gonzales Tribune, Soledad Bee and Greenfield News are pleased to announce a unified newspaper under a fresh new brand for the Salinas Valley region. The newspapers, which have long shared news of regional interest,...

GREENFIELD — All seven locations of La Plaza Bakery, including those in South Monterey County, have been named Blue Zones Project Approved restaurants, demonstrating their commitment to helping residents achieve healthier lifestyles.  “I’m thrilled that all seven La Plaza Bakery locations have earned this distinction...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cultural Arts Center students put on several performances during the Summer Camp Art Show and Performance last Sunday. The students learned performing arts skills through dances classes, guitar lessons and art camp, all provided free for youth at the center. Music...

SALINAS — A large enthusiastic crowd soaked up some sunshine last Monday afternoon as they honored veterans at the Ninth Annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade in downtown Salinas. The Nov. 11 event paid tribute to veterans from all the Armed Forces who have sacrificed...