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August 12, 2026

City of Gonzales under average state waste per day

Salinas Valley Recycles and Tri Cities Disposal reported that the City of Gonzales is under the state average of eight pounds of trash per person daily with a residential diversion rate of 42 percent.

Alta Street work continues through new year

The pavement has now been scraped away in front of Alta and Fourth streets, as construction continues to repave the area.

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.

Trashion Show to benefit seniors

The fun and fabulous Trashion Show returns to King City for the third year. This year’s event promises to be even more exciting with a new theme, a new fashion presenter and over 22 unique one-of-a-kind dresses made from recycled and repurposed everyday trash.

Cemetery damaged by staff

Several gravestones at the Gonzales Cemetery were damaged over Presidents’ Day weekend by a negligent employee.

Serve and protect

Gonzales Police Department has added two new police officers to its force, with the swearing in of Officers Matthew Doughty and Matthew Villaneda.

Gonzales students honor local veterans

On Monday, Nov. 6, Fairview Middle School celebrated local veterans at its annual Veterans Assembly, a tradition that originated 30 years ago at Gonzales High School.

Local Memorial Day services planned for Monday

Memorial Day services are planned for Monday morning around South County to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the U.S. military.

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.

Obituary | Muriel Elizabeth Maxwell Lufkin

Muriel M. Lufkin, 88, former Gonzales resident and business owner, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hoosick Falls, NY; her daughter Cathy was at her side

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vehicle rams CTF gate

Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, ramming CTF gate

SOLEDAD — A Greenfield man was arrested Sunday night after fleeing from a traffic stop and ramming a secured gate at the Correctional Training...