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March 27, 2026

PEDAL POWER

Gonzales residents rode their bicycles and walked last Sunday during the first CiclovĆ­a Gonzales in an effort to get physically active.

Fair kickoff dinner set for Saturday

Salinas Valley Fair’s annual kickoff dinner and dance is set for Saturday, April 28, at the fairgrounds’ Orradre Building in King City.

New parents still qualify for health insurance through Covered California

Though Covered California’s annual open-enrollment period has ended for 2017 health coverage, having a newborn or adopting a child are among the circumstances that can make one eligible for special enrollment.

Measure K Committee discusses raising sales tax measure

The Measure K Oversight Committee has recommended that the City Council of Gonzales place a one-half percent transaction and use tax on the November 2018 general election ballot at its Jan. 25 meeting.

30 presenters attend career day in Gonzales

Students from Fairview Middle School heard from a large group of professionals at the third annual Fairview Middle School Career Day last Friday afternoon.

Council considers expanding ag park

Gonzales City Council voted to move forward with expanding the Agricultural Industrial Business Park to include Gonzales River Road and allow for the cultivation and manufacturing of medical marijuana within that area.

Chavez announces candidacy for Monterey County supervisor

A new contender has entered the race for the District 3 position on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Alejandro Chavez of Soledad announced his candidacy Jan. 4 in front of the Soledad Pinnacles Visitor Center.

TRUCKING ALONG

South Alta Street to Gonzales River Road to Dole’s south entrance are the focus of the Alta Street construction for the next couple weeks.

Singing with The Hoots

The Hoots’ Joel and Julianna entertained Gonzales kids and their parents at the Gonzales Library on July 28.

Drug take-back yields 7 boxes

Residents had the opportunity to clean out medicine cabinets and drawers last Saturday and bring unused and expired prescription medicines to the 13th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Local News

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...