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December 19, 2025

Siembra Latinos Fund launches, announces first grants

The Siembra Latinos Fund (SLF) of the Community Foundation for Monterey County recently gathered more than 100 supporters and leaders at the Taylor Farms Building in Salinas to launch the new Latino-focused philanthropic initiative.

Fair Housing Clinic set for Saturday

This Saturday Project Sentinel, a non-profit organization, is holding a Fair Housing Pop-up Clinic to assist individuals with housing problems.

Council updates bidding policies

The City of Gonzales is changing its bidding procedures for construction projects to reflect that of the state.

Rummage Sale

Gonzales Lions Club members held their first Rummage Sale fundraiser on Sept. 25 at Gonzales Community Presbyterian Church.

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.

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.

Federal disaster loans available to California small businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 26 California counties and a neighboring Nevada county are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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.

Council approves increasing cannabis permits

Gonzales City Council voted in favor of raising the number of marijuana cultivation and manufacturing permits from three to eight on April 2.

City council, planning commission and school board meet to discuss roads

Gonzales City Council, Planning Commission and School Board are looking at traffic conditions within the city and determining where the future growth will take roads.

Local News

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office investigation

Deputy involved in shooting of suspect armed with rifle in Soledad

SOLEDAD — In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious...