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March 21, 2026

City of Gonzales operating in black

The City of Gonzales is spending more than it’s making at the halfway mark, but City Manager Rene Mendez says the revenues will exceed expenditures by the end of fiscal year.

California’s economic output outpaces nation for 4th year

California’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown consistently faster than the nation’s as a whole for four straight years. In 2015, the California GDP rose 5.6 percent, while the U.S. GDP increased 3.7 percent (unadjusted for inflation).

Serve and protect

Gonzales Police Department has added two new police officers to its force, with the swearing in of Officers Matthew Doughty and Matthew Villaneda.

Obituary | Muriel Elizabeth Maxwell Lufkin

Muriel M. Lufkin, 88, former Gonzales resident and business owner, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hoosick Falls, NY; her daughter Cathy was at her side

Gonzales Tribune launches new website

With a brand-new look and more functionality, the new website at GonzalesTribune.com launched Monday, April 17.

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.

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.

BACKPACK GIVEAWAY

First graders at La Gloria Elementary School received a surprise Aug. 13, the first day of school, from Taylor Farms, which gave backpacks to every first-grade student.

Second wind turbine installed in Gonzales

Gonzales is continuing its journey with renewable energy as Mann Packing and Del Monte Fresh Produce have installed the second wind turbine in the city last week.

County working on future plans for Nacimiento and San Antonio lakes

Monterey County Resource Management Agency is working on developing future plans for Nacimiento and San Antonio lakes and presented the proposals March 21 in Lockwood.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 11, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 211:46 p.m. Attempted Murder (juvenile) on Oak Av. Jan. 229:15 a.m. Civil Matters on El Camino...