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September 9, 2025

City approves continuation of Road to Success program

The City of Gonzales is planning to continue the youth diversion program Road to Success for one more year.

California begins 2019 with batch of new laws

New laws are taking effect this week that involve adding more women on corporate boards, banning plastic straws from restaurants, increasing restrictions on guns and more.

Pinnacles tourism generates $16M to economy

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 233,000 visitors to Pinnacles National Park in 2017 spent $13.3 million in communities near the park, including the cities of South County.

Governor lifts state drought emergency

Following unprecedented water conservation and plentiful winter rain and snow, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. ended the drought state of emergency in most of California on April 7.

Salinas Valley Memorial earns ā€˜A’ rating for patient safety

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) has achieved a fifth consecutive ā€œAā€ rating for its commitment to patient safety.

A need for action

Congressman Jimmy Panetta visited Hartnell College students last week to speak about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), where the House stands in reaching a proposal and what Dreamers should do.

New and returning councilmembers swear in

City of Gonzales ushered in a new set of councilmembers last week while honoring two other members who have now left their seats.

Gonzales School Board meetings to be filmed

Gonzales Unified School District Board meetings are now going to be filmed, starting with the Sept. 26 board meeting.

Additional renewable energy sources being considered

The City of Gonzales is considering expanding renewable energy produced throughout the city with the aid of ZeroCity LLC, OurEnergy, NHA Advisors and Hilltop Securities.

Town Hall set for tomorrow to discuss new resources

A town hall meeting is set for Thursday, April 19, in Gonzales to learn about new resources in Monterey County that are part of a grant.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 3, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 2610:19 a.m. Grand Theft on N. Third St. July 2712:45 p.m. Found Property on Broadway...