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 Libraryās 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 Franceās highest medal
In a ceremony Feb. 12 at the French Consulate in San Francisco, Dr. Duane Hyde ā a longtime resident and family doctor of King City ā was recognized for his service in World War II with the Legion of Honor medal, Franceās 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 ā Soledad resident Giovanni Lopez Orozco, 25, was sentenced on June 24 to six years in prison for committing one count of lewd...