City of Gonzales operating in black
The City of Gonzales is spending more than itās making at the halfway mark, but City Manager Rene Mendez says the revenues will exceed expenditures by the end of fiscal year.
Californiaās economic output outpaces nation for 4th year
Californiaās Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown consistently faster than the nationās 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 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.
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
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