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May 12, 2025

Patriotic pride

The City of Gonzales was rocking on the Fourth of July with road racing, a parade and music.

City moves forward with surveillance system

Surveillance cameras and license plate readers could soon appear in the City of Gonzales as the City Council approved the pilot project to move forward on Oct. 16.

Local groups among recipients of Neighborhood Grants Program

The Neighborhood Grants Program of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has hit a $1 million grant-making milestone.

First human West Nile virus illness of 2017 confirmed

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the first confirmed illness in California due to West Nile virus (WNV). The illness occurred in Kings County.

Paint with style

A frog was the focus of the youth art class on July 6 at the Painte Studio on Fourth Street. Four Gonzales youth spent a part of their day Thursday working on a painting of a frog looking at a dragonfly.

Cigarette caused fire at cannabis facility

A rapid-spreading fire that destroyed multiple greenhouses July 23 at Loudpack Farms in Greenfield was caused by a cigarette, officials said Tuesday.

Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition kicks off Friday

Three young women will compete for the Miss Salinas Valley Fair crown beginning Friday, March 16, and concluding Saturday, March 17, in King City.

Hazardous waste dumped in Marina, Gonzales

Monterey County Health Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the individuals responsible for illegally dumping hazardous waste last week in Marina and Gonzales.

Alta Street repavement named Project of the Year

City of Gonzales’ Alta Street Pavement Rehabilitation project recently received the Project of the Year award from the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Public Works Association.

Dedication set for new windmill

King City in Bloom will host a dedication ceremony next Wednesday for the new windmill and landscaping at the entrance to San Lorenzo County Park.

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Salinas Valley State Prison

Salinas Valley State Prison inmate gets life sentence for murdering fellow...

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison inmate Jaime Demicio Romero, 32, was sentenced to serve a term of 45 years to life in prison,...