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April 3, 2026

Class of 2017: Let’s celebrate!

A beautiful morning greeted the 161 students and their families and friends at Saturday’s 107th Annual Commencement at Dick Force Stadium.

San Antonio Mission launches online campaign

The Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua Foundation Board President Al Parolini has launched a Go Fund Me page to raise the funds needed to complete the State of California’s mandated seismic retrofit and restoration of the mission located in Jolon.

School Board parts ways with Modena

Superintendent Liz Modena has been let go by the Gonzales Unified School District Board members during a special meeting April 11.

Alta Street project delayed

Alta Street project has been delayed due to permits to put signs on Highway 101 returning as denied.

Alta Street repaving to begin

City of Gonzales staff and Granite Construction employees met with the residential and business community last week to discuss the process of repaving Alta Street over the next several months.

Trashion Show to benefit seniors

The fun and fabulous Trashion Show returns to King City for the third year. This year’s event promises to be even more exciting with a new theme, a new fashion presenter and over 22 unique one-of-a-kind dresses made from recycled and repurposed everyday trash.

Heritage hog sells for $33K

Gonzales High School FFA Chapter President and Monterey Bay Sectional Reporter Samantha Santos, who was selected as the Monterey County Fair’s 2017 Heritage Scholarship winner, auctioned off two hogs Sept. 2 at the fair, one of which — the heritage hog — sold for more than $33,000.

Water rights case against county moves forward

Seeking operation of the Salinas Valley Water Project as outlined in a 2003 assessment election proceeding, property owners recently won critical arguments against Monterey County and its water resources agency.

July 4 fireworks and fun

The Fourth of July is almost here and the day is filled with events for residents of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.

Voters choose candidates, approve measures

California voters took to the polls last Tuesday to decide on numerous candidates for state and county offices as well as local measures in the June 5 primary election, the results of which are continuing to be counted.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 1, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 152:56 a.m. DUI on Oak Av.1:43 p.m. Disorderly conduct and probation violation on Walnut Av.4:58...