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July 11, 2025

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.

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.

Aquarium recognizes Gonzales Youth Council

The Monterey Bay Aquarium selected the Gonzales Youth Council to be recognized by its Ocean Heroes campaign.

BLM announces fire restrictions for county lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that precautionary fire restrictions would be in place beginning Saturday, June 10, on public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office. The restrictions prohibit campfires or open flames on BLM-managed

Pinnacles closed as shutdown continues

Pinnacles National Park, east of Soledad, is now closed to all visitors without confirmed campground reservations, officials announced last week.

Traveling Lantern stops by library

Construction, tools, insects and birds were part of the Gonzales Library’s Summer Reading Performance by the Traveling Lantern Theater Company.

Celebrate Poppy Month in Gonzales

At the May 15 Gonzales City Council meeting, the council passed and adopted a proclamation making May officially Poppy Month in the city.

Longtime South County doctor awarded France’s highest medal

In a ceremony Feb. 12 at the French Consulate in San Francisco, Dr. Duane Hyde — a longtime resident and family doctor of King City — was recognized for his service in World War II with the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest order of merit for military and civil awards.

Hydration stations installed at schools

Gonzales residents Sofia Ramirez and Maury Treleven partnered to bring hydration stations to local schools with help from the Measure K Community Action Grant.

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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Soledad man sentenced to 6 years in prison for child molestation

SOLEDAD — Soledad resident Giovanni Lopez Orozco, 25, was sentenced on June 24 to six years in prison for committing one count of lewd...