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September 11, 2025

Local groups among recipients of Neighborhood Grants Program

The Neighborhood Grants Program of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has hit a $1 million grant-making milestone.

FFA members earn state degree

The Gonzales FFA has announced that 24 Gonzales High School agricultural students earned their California State FFA Degree.

Diving into fun

The number of youth campers in the City of Gonzales Summer Day Camp more than doubled this year, rising from 91 to 212 participants this summer.

New legislation could move up California’s presidential primary

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) are calling for California voters to have an earlier say in the presidential primary process.

City shuts off well due to bacteria

Well No. 5 has been removed from service to the residents of Gonzales due to coliform bacteria found in the water system.

Vocational program recognizes Chief Wise

Gonzales Police Chief Keith Wise was recognized by Social Vocational Services on Monday for his support of the program and referring the organization to others in South Monterey County.

FUN FOR YOUTH

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Gonzales Unified School District is working on anti-bullying activities for students to participate in throughout the month.

Riding for a cause

More than 2,800 total participants in the 16th annual AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride visited the South County area Monday while embarking on a 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles this week.

City Council considers reducing speed limits in town

Speed limits in Gonzales could be in for some updates as the City Council met Aug. 20 about lowering them.

South Monterey County Rural Coalition hosts town hall with candidates

Southern Monterey County Rural Coalition (SMCRC) will host its seventh annual Town Hall event Friday, March 23, at 6 p.m. at the San Antonio Valley Community Center in Lockwood.

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...