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June 8, 2025

Party on the block

This year’s Four Cities for Peace Block Party was a success, according to event organizer Jean Salcido.

New bins combat opioid epidemic

New bins for unwanted or expired prescription medications have been installed at the King City, Greenfield and Gonzales police departments, providing a way for residents to properly dispose of these drugs before they fall into the wrong hands.

CHILDREN'S DAY

El Dia Del Nino, or Children’s Day, celebration occurred this past Sunday, April 29, at Central Park in Gonzales.

County supervisor applauds new drinking water program

Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo applauded a first-of-its-kind drinking water replacement program between the Salinas Basin Agricultural Stewardship Group, LLC, and the State Water Resources Control Board and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality

California’s economic output outpaces nation for 4th year

California’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown consistently faster than the nation’s as a whole for four straight years. In 2015, the California GDP rose 5.6 percent, while the U.S. GDP increased 3.7 percent (unadjusted for inflation).

Workshop discusses fair housing issues

The last of four fair housing community workshops took place June 23 in Gonzales with the goal of providing awareness about fair housing and identifying some of the housing problems in South County.

Decision to let go teachers at end of school year upheld

Gonzales School Board has stood by its decision to let go of several teachers at the end of the school year, with a 4-1 vote last week.

Leaving a mark

Gonzales Community Presbyterian Church has started a community fundraising event in an effort to beautify the grounds at the Segunda Vida Clothing Closet and the Una Mesa Food Pantry.

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.

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 June 4, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 63:14 a.m. Domestic Violence on N. Second St.1:00 p.m. Possession of marijuana at...