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March 29, 2026

Broadband Internet on its way to Gonzales

Internet for Gonzales residents will soon speed up with access to broadband services through Charter Communications.

Workshop discusses fair housing issues

The last of four fair housing community workshops took place June 23 in Gonzales with the goal of providing awareness about fair housing and identifying some of the housing problems in South County.

Hartnell names Linder 2017 Distinguished Alumnus

The Hartnell Community College District has announced Emmett Linder as the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus and commencement speaker.

Swiss Picnic attracts families for annual barbecue

Once again the annual Swiss Picnic drew families to the Gonzales Swiss Rifle Club for a day of music, barbecue and family Aug. 19.

City celebrates Alta Street reopening

After months of road construction, Alta Street has been reopened with stronger pavement to handle the heavy truck use and residents who live and work in Gonzales.

Governor lifts state drought emergency

Following unprecedented water conservation and plentiful winter rain and snow, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. ended the drought state of emergency in most of California on April 7.

Pinnacles closed as shutdown continues

Pinnacles National Park, east of Soledad, is now closed to all visitors without confirmed campground reservations, officials announced last week.

Snow Queen, King candidates being sought

Soledad Christmas Celebration Committee is looking for girls and boys ages 3 to 17 years old to be part of the 24th annual Snow Queen and King Competition.

Work on Alta Street continues

Pavement work on Alta Street is in full swing, discouraging trucks from using 10th Street with new signs on North Alta for them to take the freeway to Fifth Street.

March against bullying

Fairview Middle School students, Gonzales High School students and preschoolers all marched down Fifth Street last week to rally against bullying.

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Courthouse arrest of Soledad man

Soledad man arrested after driving stolen car to court hearing

SOLEDAD — A Soledad man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say he drove a stolen vehicle to a scheduled court appearance for a pending...