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April 24, 2026

Youth kayak at Elkhorn

Thirteen Gonzales youth went on a kayaking journey to Monterey Bay’s Elkhorn Slough on July 27.

South Monterey County Rural Coalition hosts town hall with candidates

Southern Monterey County Rural Coalition (SMCRC) will host its seventh annual Town Hall event Friday, March 23, at 6 p.m. at the San Antonio Valley Community Center in Lockwood.

Longtime South County doctor awarded France’s highest medal

In a ceremony Feb. 12 at the French Consulate in San Francisco, Dr. Duane Hyde — a longtime resident and family doctor of King City — was recognized for his service in World War II with the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest order of merit for military and civil awards.

Gonzales law enforcement takes part in grant

Gonzales law enforcement worked with the community and local youth as well as sent out surveys during its two-year grant from the Strengthen Law Enforcement and Community Grant Program.

Board approves emergency waiver for HVAC unit

The Gonzales Unified School District Board approved a waiver to get heating, ventilation and air conditioning units in various buildings on the school sites that are in dire need at its Sept. 26 board meeting.

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.

City Council considers reducing speed limits in town

Speed limits in Gonzales could be in for some updates as the City Council met Aug. 20 about lowering them.

ā€˜Wonka’ takes over Gonzales High

The Gonzales Unified School District and community students took over the Gonzales High School Music Building this past weekend to perform ā€œWilly Wonka Jr.ā€

Students take community service to heart

Though the Community Service Involvement Interact Club of Fairview Middle School (CSI: FMS) is only in its second year at Fairview, they have managed to get noticed in the City of Gonzales and around Monterey County.

Fort Hunter Liggett installs new garrison commander

Col. Kerry E. Norman has taken charge of the largest Army Reserve installation and the seventh largest post in the nation, becoming Fort Hunter Liggett’s newest garrison commander at a Change of Command ceremony conducted last Friday.

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Sideshow activity leads to arrest of armed passenger, 3 others cited

SALINAS VALLEY — A passenger was arrested on a concealed firearm charge and three other people were cited following a series of reckless driving...