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March 21, 2026

Voters to decide on city tax increase

Voters of Gonzales will once again take to the polls to vote on Measure O, a transaction and use tax that if approved would raise the tax from 1/2 percent to 1 percent on Nov. 6.

Salvation Army, Redwood Glen partner for youth camp

South County youth have the chance to attend camp at Redwood Glen Camp in Scotts Valley during the final week of July.

Patriotic pride

The City of Gonzales was rocking on the Fourth of July with road racing, a parade and music.

City of Gonzales operating in black

The City of Gonzales is spending more than it’s making at the halfway mark, but City Manager Rene Mendez says the revenues will exceed expenditures by the end of fiscal year.

Highway 1 damage will not affect Big Sur Marathon course

The recent storms that have wreaked havoc on California’s Highway 1 this winter will not affect the 26.2-mile route of the April 30 Big Sur International Marathon.

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.

2018 General Election Results

Latest results for South County candidates and measures in the Nov. 6, 2018, California General Election.

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.

City, Youth Council work on Social Host Ordinance

A new city ordinance is being considered by the City Council about the consumption and possession of alcohol by minors.

Possible fatality in agricultural accident on Old Stage Road

An agricultural accident was reported early Wednesday morning near the intersection of Old Stage Road and Chualar Canyon Road in Chualar, with first reports claiming that it included a fatality.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 11, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 211:46 p.m. Attempted Murder (juvenile) on Oak Av. Jan. 229:15 a.m. Civil Matters on El Camino...