South County gives thanks
Thanksgiving is not only a time to gather around the table with family and friends, but it is also a time to reflect on the past year and give thanks. In the spirit of the holiday, South County Newspapers asked local officials, residents and youth what they are thankful for this year.
Ready for the fair?
The rides are arriving, entries were taken over the weekend, animals are weighing in today, and the Salinas Valley Fair is about to begin.
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.
Gonzales Police survey results to be made available
The results from the Gonzales Police Survey are about to be available to the public and city to see.
Gonzales student, teachers become members of Bezos Scholars Program
Gonzales High School student Cindy Aguilar-Castaneda and educators Candice McFarland Camacho and Virginia Brown have been named part of the 2018 cohort of scholars for the Bezos Scholars Program.
Library to host robotics class
Gonzales Library is gearing up to start a robotics class for middle school students beginning April 19.
New legislation could move up Californiaās presidential primary
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) are calling for California voters to have an earlier say in the presidential primary process.
Fireworks & family fun
Fireworks, barbecues, flags, parades and more are about to take place as King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales get ready to host various Fourth of July events this week.
Local diabetes patients among first to receive automated insulin delivery
Patients with Type 1 diabetes at the Salinas Valley Medical Clinic Diabetes and Endocrine Center are among the first in the world to have access to a revolutionary new FDA approved device.
City hires new officer for animal control
The City of Gonzales has hired Ulyses Fierros, a new animal control officer who started July 3.
Local News
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 29, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Oct. 27:52 a.m. Traffic collision on S. 1st St.11:43 a.m. CPS report on Amherst Dr.
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