59.3 F
Salinas
January 27, 2026

Giving back

Taylor Farms distributed 161 backpacks to first-grade students at La Gloria School in honor of the first day of school on Aug. 10.

City approves community grants

Seven recipients have been selected and approved to receive the Community Action Grant Program funding to implement a variety of civic-minded community activities.

New parents still qualify for health insurance through Covered California

Though Covered California’s annual open-enrollment period has ended for 2017 health coverage, having a newborn or adopting a child are among the circumstances that can make one eligible for special enrollment.

Gonzales police car crashes, injures 3

A vehicle pursuit ended in a collision between a police car and a second vehicle on May 30.

Council recognizes Public Works staff

At the last Gonzales City Council meeting, the council and mayor came together to honor local staff for National Public Works Week, which runs from May 21 to 27.

Flores selected as new board trustee

Araceli Flores has joined the Gonzales Unified School District Board on April 16 as the newest board trustee.

Library event digs into DNA history

Fifteen years ago on April 25 the Human Genome Project was completed. To commemorate that achievement, ARCpoint Labs of Monterey Bay Director Spenser Smith visited the Monterey County Free Libraries Gonzales Branch last Wednesday to celebrate National DNA Day.

Soledad Christmas Celebration seeking contestants for Snow Queen, King

The Soledad Christmas Celebration Committee is seeking girls and boys ages 3 to 17 to participate in the Snow Queen and King Competition from Soledad, Greenfield and Gonzales communities.

Free event offers playful literacy experiences for families

Read to Me Project has announced an admission-free festival for families called ā€œSalinas Valley Grows Readers,ā€ which will be held Sunday, April 30, from 12 to 3 p.m. at The First Tee of Monterey County, 1551 Beacon Hill Drive, in Salinas.

Mission San Antonio celebrates Day of the Dead this Saturday

Mission San Antonio de Padua will present its annual Day of the Dead event Saturday, Oct. 28, and the community is invited.

Local News

California Highway Patrol (CHP)

CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026

CALIFORNIA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....