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September 10, 2025

County Permit Center introduces line-management technology

In a continuing effort to reduce wait times and improve the customer experience, the Resource Management Agency’s Permit Center has implemented a new line-management technology known as QLess.

City to begin work on $5M Alta Street project

A major pavement construction project is set to take place on Alta Street that is projected to take four to five months and cost about $5 million.

Police seek residents’ opinion on services

South County police departments in the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City are working together to strengthen their regional law enforcement.

Goodwill, Sober Grad Committee partner for donation drive this weekend

Gonzales High School Sober Graduation Committee and Goodwill Central Coast will be joining forces once again for a donation drive this Saturday and Sunday at the Gonzales Shopping Center.

Baked Potato Luncheon brings community together

Gonzales Community Church held its annual Baked Potato Luncheon on Nov. 16 and served many Gonzales residents.

Groundwater agency looking at user fee options

Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is looking at two options to impose fees on groundwater users.

Traffic Safety Alliance raises concerns about Highway 101

Members of the SOS U.S. Traffic Safety Alliance recently came before the Gonzales City Council to voice their concerns about the traffic in the Salinas Valley.

FAIR WINDS DOWN

With the theme ā€œCowboy Up and Wind Down,ā€ the 2017 Salinas Valley Fair brought thousands of visitors to South County last weekend and featured the annual Junior Livestock Auction, which racked in $2.1 million from the sale of 950 animals.

Teacher Pathway Program welcomes 31 future educators

Hartnell Community College District hosted a ceremony last Thursday at its King City Education Center to welcome 31 students from South County who are part of the second cohort of the Teacher Pathway Program.

Dangerous algae bloom found in Lake San Antonio

The Monterey County Health Department and Resource Management Agency are alerting those already at Lake San Antonio or those who plan on visiting the lake over the holiday weekend to be aware that tests have confirmed that the South Shore area of the lake

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...