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June 7, 2025

Monterey County Free Libraries receives $100K grant

The Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries recently received a $100,000 grant from Monterey Peninsula Foundation.

Much ado about parking

Several Gonzales residents expressed concerns about the parking and traffic situation on Gonzales River Road at the first Gonzales City Council meeting of the year on Jan. 2.

CHISPA to meet with community about housing project

A new affordable housing project from CHISPA is getting ready for construction in Gonzales and is asking the community for input tonight, Sept. 26, or Thursday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Gonzales City Chambers.

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.

Sun Street Centers to open substance abuse facility in King City

Substance abuse services, housing, a Residential Treatment Center and outpatient services are coming to King City and South County residents, thanks to a grant from Prop 47 funds.

La Plaza Bakery expands to King City

Reconstruction has begun on what will soon be the newest bakery in King City, La Plaza Bakery, at the eastern end of Broadway.

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.

Swiss Picnic attracts families for annual barbecue

Once again the annual Swiss Picnic drew families to the Gonzales Swiss Rifle Club for a day of music, barbecue and family Aug. 19.

Aquarium recognizes Gonzales Youth Council

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

Work on Alta Street continues

Pavement work on Alta Street is in full swing, discouraging trucks from using 10th Street with new signs on North Alta for them to take the freeway to Fifth Street.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 4, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 63:14 a.m. Domestic Violence on N. Second St.1:00 p.m. Possession of marijuana at...