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March 16, 2026

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.

New park fees for Pinnacles enter public comment review stage

Pinnacles National Park is proposing new entrance fee increases in 2018 that will fund services and maintenance to directly benefit park visitors.

Hartnell offers free college counseling

With the spring semester starting Jan. 16, free academic counseling is available at Hartnell College King City Center, 117 N. Second St., including for high school students.

Putting down roots

Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) is featuring a new exhibit called ā€œSouth County Rootsā€ that opened this summer, created by the second cycle of high school interns, focusing on the lost towns of Monterey County.

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

Approximately 41 pounds of prescription drugs were collected at the Gonzales Police Department for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 27.

Breaking ground

Mann Packing broke ground on its Gonzales location in front of the Mann Packing Fast Track Team, Pack Man, CEO Lorri Koster, Mayor Maria Orozco, Mayor Pro-Tem Liz Silva, City of Gonzales staff and the fourth generation Mann Packing children on Aug. 2.

Community Action Grant awardees for 2019 approved by council

Measure K Advisory Committee submitted recommendations for Community Action Grant awards to the Gonzales City Council, which approved this year’s recipients Jan. 22.

Water emergency declared over

The water emergency that was placed on water wells in Gonzales was lifted on May 7 by a vote of the City Council.

Aquarium recognizes Gonzales Youth Council

The Monterey Bay Aquarium selected the Gonzales Youth Council to be recognized by its Ocean Heroes campaign.

City looking into diagonal parking for downtown

The City of Gonzales is pursuing an idea for more parking on Belden Street and around Central Park to accommodate more residents and visitors to the town.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 11, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 211:46 p.m. Attempted Murder (juvenile) on Oak Av. Jan. 229:15 a.m. Civil Matters on El Camino...