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June 28, 2026

HOLIDAY CHEER

This year’s Annual Tree Lighting in Gonzales was full of holiday cheer and, of course, lots of Christmas lights.

Nearly 600 barrel racers expected to compete at fairgrounds

Labor Day weekend is coming and so are nearly 600 barrel racers from across the Western States, including a few from South County, who will be making their way to King City for the 2018 West Coast Barrel Racing Association (WCBRA) Finals presented by Nutrena Feeds.

Monterey-Salinas Transit service area expanding

Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) is improving its services and expanding facilities to South County while also looking for bus drivers.

City teams up with United Way

The City of Gonzales and United Way are working together on a Community Impact Grant focusing on kindergarten readiness and out-of-school care.

Local Memorial Day services planned for Monday

Memorial Day services are planned for Monday morning around South County to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the U.S. military.

Gonzales parents raise money through dance

Parents, teachers and students of Gonzales moved to the beat for a Zumba fundraiser, aiding the Gonzales PTCA on May 25 at the Fairview Gymnasium.

Paso Robles Event Center generates $79M to economy

The Fairs and Exposition branch of the California Department of Food and Agriculture recently released its annual reports detailing the economic impact of California fairs on local economies.

CiclovĆ­a comes to South County for first time

A new event to promote bicycling and fitness is making its way to South County for the first time this Sunday, Sept. 9, in Gonzales.

Living the suit life

When Laina Babb learned to sew at age 6, she never imagined it would lead her to the opera. She has made her love of sewing into a career, first training and then apprenticing as a tailor. Now, as LA Opera’s head tailor, Babb manages a team of up to six tailors (depending on the show). Together they craft all the men’s suits used in the company’s productions in downtown Los Angeles.

PEDAL POWER

Gonzales residents rode their bicycles and walked last Sunday during the first CiclovĆ­a Gonzales in an effort to get physically active.

Local News

Man arrested for copper wire thefts

Monterey County Sheriff’s detectives arrest man in copper wire theft case

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit arrested a Patterson man in connection with a series of copper wire thefts totaling...