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September 9, 2025

Annual Block Party returns Saturday at Central Park

The annual Four Cities for Peace Block Party is back this year and takes place Aug. 18 at Central Park in Gonzales.

Top of the class

Gonzales High School has selected Katrina Cervantes and Jacqueline Trujillo as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

Cronk appointed South County Newspapers editor

Ryan Cronk has been appointed editor of South County Newspapers — the King City Rustler, Greenfield News, Soledad Bee and Gonzales Tribune.

Council declares September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September proclaimed National Childhood Cancer Awareness month and National Addiction and Recovery month by Gonzales City Council on Sept. 2.

Country Christmas

Last Saturday the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum, better known as MCARLM, held its 10th Annual Holiday Open House, opening its doors for the public to explore the museum and the many exhibits while enjoying homemade soups and eating holiday cookies and treats.

Cocoa with a Cop

Gonzales Police officers, Santa Claus and local youth gathered Dec. 15 for the first ā€œCocoa with a Copā€ at the Gonzales Police Department.

City celebrates Alta Street reopening

After months of road construction, Alta Street has been reopened with stronger pavement to handle the heavy truck use and residents who live and work in Gonzales.

Heritage hog sells for $119K

This year’s Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Animal, a 255-pound hog raised by Alexandria Burgess of Hilltown 4-H Club, was sold for $470 per pound, bringing in roughly $119,850 for the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation during last Saturday’s Junior Livestock Auction at the fairgrounds in King City.

A visit to the capitol

A group of Gonzales and Soledad students recently took part in the Young Legislators Program, which included seminars, activities and a series of guest speakers all geared toward educating students about California government.

A LITTLE RECOGNITION

Members of the Gonzales Little League and Softball League were recognized by the City Council on June 21 for their good sportsmanship.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 3, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 2610:19 a.m. Grand Theft on N. Third St. July 2712:45 p.m. Found Property on Broadway...