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September 10, 2025

City makes ā€˜Wise’ choice for chief

It’s official: Keith Wise is the new police chief of Gonzales, a decision made by the city after seeing him in action over the past year.

Farmworker dies in accident on Old Stage Road

A farmworker from Salinas died early Wednesday morning in a tractor accident on private property near the intersection of Old Stage Road and Chualar Canyon Road in Chualar.

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.

Gonzales police car crashes, injures 3

A vehicle pursuit ended in a collision between a police car and a second vehicle on May 30.

2018 General Election Results

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

Living the suit life

When Laina Babb learned to sew at age 6, she never imagined it would lead her to the opera. She has made her love of sewing into a career, first training and then apprenticing as a tailor. Now, as LA Opera’s head tailor, Babb manages a team of up to six tailors (depending on the show). Together they craft all the men’s suits used in the company’s productions in downtown Los Angeles.

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day draws crowds

What to do first was the question for most people during Saturday’s YMCA Healthy Kids Day Event. The activities were free to everyone in South County and open to all ages.

Hartnell names Linder 2017 Distinguished Alumnus

The Hartnell Community College District has announced Emmett Linder as the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus and commencement speaker.

County working on future plans for Nacimiento and San Antonio lakes

Monterey County Resource Management Agency is working on developing future plans for Nacimiento and San Antonio lakes and presented the proposals March 21 in Lockwood.

Drop off unwanted prescription drugs Saturday

This Saturday residents will have the opportunity to clean out medicine cabinets and drawers and bring unused and expired prescription medicines to the 13th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Local News

Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month

MONTEREY COUNTY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert...