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October 16, 2026

Gonzales Unified adds security screening at home games

Gonzales Unified School District
GONZALES — Gonzales Unified School District will implement additional security measures at Gonzales High’s Dick Force Stadium beginning with its home football game Friday, Sept. 18, according to a Sept. 16 letter from Superintendent Keith Thorbhan. “All attendees will be screened with a handheld security wand prior to entering the stadium,” Thorbhan wrote in the letter. Bags, purses and other personal carrying items...

McFarland cross country runner inspires Gonzales High athletes

Thomas Valles with Gonzales cross country team
MONTEREY COUNTY — Thomas Valles, who was portrayed in the Disney movie, “McFarland, USA,” visited Monterey County last week as a guest of North Monterey County High School (NMC). Members of the Gonzales High cross country team were invited by Valles and NMC cross country...

MLS GO brings new youth soccer league to Salinas Valley

Simon Dawkins
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Regional Soccer Complex is expanding opportunities for local youth this fall with the launch of its first in-house youth soccer league through MLS GO, Major League Soccer’s recreational youth soccer program. The eight-week league combines MLS resources, scholarship support, trained volunteer...

Six athletes, soccer team enter 2026 Gonzales Athletic Hall of Fame

Gonzales Athletic Hall of Fame members
GONZALES — Six individuals and a team were inducted into the 2026 Gonzales High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday night at Laguna Seca Golf Club. The Aug. 15 event began with appetizers and music, followed by a full-course meal before the awards program....

Gonzales Knights seek players to keep youth football program alive

Gonzales Knights
GONZALES — The Gonzales Knights youth football program is searching for players for all the divisions to be able to have a season this year. As of last week, the Knights have until Aug. 21 to receive enough players on the rosters to stay on...

Gonzales Athletic Hall of Fame honors Hiserman’s legacy

Stan Hiserman
GONZALES — Former Gonzales High standout and University of Washington track and field head coach Stan Hiserman will be inducted posthumously into the 2026 Gonzales High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Aug. 15 at Laguna Seca. Hiserman, a 1934 Gonzales graduate, was a record-breaking...

Awards banquet honors Gonzales High baseball team

Gonzales baseball award winners
GONZALES — Gonzales High School baseball team held an awards banquet on July 23 at the Gonzales American Legion Post 81. The awards night began with the players being presented by varsity head coach Justin Maturino and the junior varsity staff. Maturino and assistant coaches Raul...

Soledad’s Segura selected in Major League Baseball draft

Eric Segura
SOLEDAD — Oregon State pitcher Eric Segura from Soledad took the next step in his baseball career last week when he was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball draft. Segura, the 21-year-old son of Efren and...

2026 Gonzales High Athletic Hall of Famers named

Gonzales Spartans
GONZALES — Six individuals, one team and a coach were chosen to enter the 2026 Gonzales High School Athletic Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony and dinner will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Fairview Laguna Seca. The event will be hosted by the...

Soledad, Greenfield win Little League youth baseball titles

Soledad Little League
SALINAS VALLEY — Two South Monterey County Little League baseball teams were recently crowned District 9 champions, with Soledad Major All-Stars capturing the All-Star Championship and Greenfield Juniors winning the Tournament of Champions. SOLEDAD The Soledad Little League Major All-Stars had a 5-1 record to win...

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Two arrested after altercation at Soledad bar

SOLEDAD — Two men were arrested after a physical altercation at a Soledad bar Saturday night, where officers later found a firearm, ammunition and...