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 ā 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 āCocoa 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 yearās 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 Saturdayās 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.
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