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August 12, 2026

Breaking ground

Mann Packing broke ground on its Gonzales location in front of the Mann Packing Fast Track Team, Pack Man, CEO Lorri Koster, Mayor Maria Orozco, Mayor Pro-Tem Liz Silva, City of Gonzales staff and the fourth generation Mann Packing children on Aug. 2.

Algae warnings reduced at Lake San Antonio

New water test results are allowing Monterey County to reduce algae warnings to the public from “Danger” to “Caution” at Lake San Antonio.

First Grandparents Day sees origins of local families

The first-ever International Grandparents Day brought together community members young and old to celebrate their heritage at Central Park in Gonzales on Sept. 10.

Lake San Antonio to reopen for recreation

The County of Monterey and the California Parks Company have announced the reopening of Lake San Antonio, which has been closed since July 2015 due to the drought.

Wellness Center to expand facility

Taylor Farms Wellness Center is planning to expand its building and services, and officials approached the Gonzales City Council on June 18 with their plans for the upgraded facility.

Gonzales students honor local veterans

On Monday, Nov. 6, Fairview Middle School celebrated local veterans at its annual Veterans Assembly, a tradition that originated 30 years ago at Gonzales High School.

School district looks to fill vacant board position

A vacancy has come up on the Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees, and the district has 60 days to fill the position.

CHISPA to meet with community about housing project

A new affordable housing project from CHISPA is getting ready for construction in Gonzales and is asking the community for input tonight, Sept. 26, or Thursday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Gonzales City Chambers.

Ciclovía comes to South County for first time

A new event to promote bicycling and fitness is making its way to South County for the first time this Sunday, Sept. 9, in Gonzales.

Museum hosts 10th annual Holiday Open House, donation drive

Express your holiday spirit at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum’s 10th annual Holiday Open House at San Lorenzo County Park, 1160 Broadway St. in King City, on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Local News

vehicle rams CTF gate

Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, ramming CTF gate

SOLEDAD — A Greenfield man was arrested Sunday night after fleeing from a traffic stop and ramming a secured gate at the Correctional Training...