School community clashes over teacher firings
Gonzales Unified School District is planning to revisit letting three employees go after more than 200 Gonzales parents, teachers and students attended the Feb. 26 School Board meeting out of protest.
Tax prep volunteers needed
Alliance on Aging is looking for a few South County residents to volunteer for the 2018 Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program, which offers no-cost tax preparation services for seniors in Monterey County.
Cleanup event set for this weekend
City of Gonzales along with Tri-Cities Disposal and Recycling are set to host a āReuse, Recycle, and Cleanupā weekend June 23-24.
Items sought to send to hurricane-stricken Puerto Rico
King City residents Bruce and Ana Greenberg are collecting items from the community to send to Puerto Rico, which was devastated last month by Hurricane Maria, the strongest storm to make landfall there in more than 85 years.
Recovery plan released for threatened salamander
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a recovery plan for the Central California distinct population segment of the California tiger salamander.
Pessagno Winery to host summer concert
A final summer concert is coming to Pessagno Winery on Sept. 29, as the Gonzales winery wraps up its Summer Concert Series.
New year brings new laws
When recreational marijuana became legal on Jan. 1, it was arguably the most significant of 859 new laws taking effect in 2018.
Libraries to be closed during winter recess
All Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) branches will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 1 for the winter recess.
Spartans celebrate super Saturday
A Saturday filled with excitement and accomplishment occurred for the Gonzales High Athletic Program as two league championship teams were crowned, two athletes received All-League awards and two teams qualified for the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs.
Wellness Center to expand facility
Taylor Farms Wellness Center is planning to expand its building and services, and officials approached the Gonzales City Council on June 18 with their plans for the upgraded facility.
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