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August 28, 2025

Fourth Street Tap House hopes to become city’s newest hangout

A new taphouse opened in Gonzales offering 30 various types of beers and more than a dozen different wine options.

Fire destroys cannabis greenhouses at Loudpack Farms

A devastating fire broke out Monday afternoon at Loudpack Farms in Greenfield, sending over a hundred employees running to safety as the blaze ripped through multiple greenhouses at the cannabis facility on Cherry Avenue.

Gonzales youth commissioners complete summer fellowship

Over the summer Nayeli Gomez and Cindy Aguilar were part of a Youth Council Summer Fellowship program, during which they experienced working with city agencies and leading their fellow classmates who joined them as part of the Gonzales Youth Council for the 2018-19 school year.

Second wind turbine installed in Gonzales

Gonzales is continuing its journey with renewable energy as Mann Packing and Del Monte Fresh Produce have installed the second wind turbine in the city last week.

Dr. Gines set to retire from medical practice

Dr. Dominador Gines will retire from his Gonzales medical practice after 26 years on June 30.

Gonzales schools welcome new staff

Gonzales Unified School District Superintendent Yvette Irving and Gonzales High School Assistant Principal Miguel Malagon each began their new roles, respectively, this school year.

Obituary | Jerry Ruben Rodriguez

Jerry was a happy go lucky person. Very kind and enjoyed making jokes so that others would laugh.

Funk brothers receive Congressional Award

Gonzales students and brothers Andrew and Scott Funk have earned the Congressional Award for their commitment to physical fitness, volunteering, personal development and exploring the surrounding areas.

Celebrating Independence

The Fourth of July was an event-filled day in Gonzales with the Orange and Black 5K Race through town and the annual parade.

Breaking ground

Mann Packing broke ground on its Gonzales location in front of the Mann Packing Fast Track Team, Pack Man, CEO Lorri Koster, Mayor Maria Orozco, Mayor Pro-Tem Liz Silva, City of Gonzales staff and the fourth generation Mann Packing children on Aug. 2.

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Jury convicts Salinas Valley State Prison inmate of two counts of...

SOLEDAD — A Monterey County jury has convicted Moises Meraz Espinoza, an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, of two counts of...