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 4-H welcomes 18 new members
New members, more projects and parent volunteers and plans for the upcoming holiday season are all part of what Gonzales 4-H members are working on.
City looking into ways to fix traffic congestion
Gonzales City Council is working to find a solution to the growing traffic problem with a decision to form an agreement with a special tax consulting service.
YMCA gears up for summer with day camp, sports programs
Summer is a week away and the South County YMCA is bringing activities for youth through its Summer Day Camp program, starting June 10.
Caballero named 2017 Legislator of the Year
Assemblymember Anna Caballero was named the 2017 Legislator of the Year by the California Special District Association (CSDA) on March 28.
Soledad prison, correctional facility install wind turbines
Two local state agencies are making the switch over to wind energy, Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility, which are working with Foundation Windpower to bring the green resource to the facilities just outside of Soledad.
Algae warnings reduced at Lake San Antonio
New water test results are allowing Monterey County to reduce algae warnings to the public from āDangerā to āCautionā at Lake San Antonio.
Immigration ForumĀ set for April 12
Immigration forums are being held throughout the region to help answer questions from the community about immigration and their rights.
HOLIDAY CHEER
This yearās Annual Tree Lighting in Gonzales was full of holiday cheer and, of course, lots of Christmas lights.
Alta Street work continues through new year
The pavement has now been scraped away in front of Alta and Fourth streets, as construction continues to repave the area.
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 29, 2025
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