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December 31, 2025

Schools re-evaluate safety procedures

Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City school districts are working on changing safety procedures to ensure student safety.

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.

Salinas Valley Fair attracts nearly 40,000 visitors

The 74th annual Salinas Valley Fair was packed with entertainment, livestock, youth exhibits and displays of the Salinas Valley’s rich agricultural heritage and abundance.

Housing development study approved

A technical study involving a traffic analysis and infrastructure for a housing development on the north side of Gonzales was approved by City Council members Feb. 20.

South County resident named Veteran of the Year

King City resident Charles DeSchepper was recently named Veteran of the Year for 2017 by the Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Office Advisory Commission, which honored him last Saturday at the annual ceremonial dinner in Monterey.

Living the suit life

When Laina Babb learned to sew at age 6, she never imagined it would lead her to the opera. She has made her love of sewing into a career, first training and then apprenticing as a tailor. Now, as LA Opera’s head tailor, Babb manages a team of up to six tailors (depending on the show). Together they craft all the men’s suits used in the company’s productions in downtown Los Angeles.

Salinas Valley Memorial earns ā€˜A’ rating for patient safety

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) has achieved a fifth consecutive ā€œAā€ rating for its commitment to patient safety.

Spring fling

American Legion Hall was full of local vendors taking part in the Spring Fling fundraiser Feb. 16 to support the American Heart Association.

International Grandparents Day to trace roots of community

The first-ever International Grandparents Day celebration is set to take place this Sunday, Sept. 10, at Central Park.

New conceptual plans drawn for teen innovation center

The Teen Innovation Center has taken a step forward with conceptual plans made with the help of the Gonzales Youth Council, In Studio Architecture and Recreation Coordinator Sara Papineau-Brandt.

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Gonzales Police Department receives traffic safety grant

GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department has received a $30,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...