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August 29, 2025

School’s out, Winter Break Day Camp’s in

School’s out for winter break and the City of Gonzales is bringing Winter Break Day Camp to residents.

South County cities offer cooling stations for summer

South Monterey County cities from King City to Gonzales experienced high temperatures last week and several cooling stations were planned for residents to get a break from the heat.

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.

Salinas Valley Fair cancels poultry show

Due to an outbreak of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California, Salinas Valley Fair officials have canceled poultry shows and exhibits at this year’s event in King City.

GHS Class of 1988 alumni gather for 30-year reunion

Gonzales High School Class of 1988 members met last week in Gonzales to celebrate their 30-year reunion.

Class of 2017: Let’s celebrate!

A beautiful morning greeted the 161 students and their families and friends at Saturday’s 107th Annual Commencement at Dick Force Stadium.

FUTURE LEADERS

Gonzales 4-H Club is growing with 66 new members and 20 adult volunteers this year.

City audit dubbed ā€˜clean’ for 2017-18

City of Gonzales received good feedback on its 2017-18 Fiscal Audit, with a rise in the General Fund balance and new changes including Measure X funds and the Successor Agency finances.

No longer just a dream

Salinas Valley businessman Raymond Costa, who owns and operates 10 local McDonald’s franchises, helped to make the college aspirations of his employees possible last Wednesday.

ENERGY EFFICIENT

Taylor Farms held a ribbon cutting for its wind, solar and co-generation plant. The combined system can handle 100 percent of the processing plant’s energy needs.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 27, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 1612:55 p.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Third St.3:50 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Division...