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March 21, 2026

Class of 2017: Let’s celebrate!

A beautiful morning greeted the 161 students and their families and friends at Saturday’s 107th Annual Commencement at Dick Force Stadium.

Gonzales preps for holidays

City of Gonzales is getting ready for its annual Holiday Lights Festival on Dec. 1.

Putting down roots

Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) is featuring a new exhibit called ā€œSouth County Rootsā€ that opened this summer, created by the second cycle of high school interns, focusing on the lost towns of Monterey County.

Fire destroys cannabis greenhouses at Loudpack Farms

A devastating fire broke out Monday afternoon at Loudpack Farms in Greenfield, sending over a hundred employees running to safety as the blaze ripped through multiple greenhouses at the cannabis facility on Cherry Avenue.

Police academy looking for local participants

Soledad and Gonzales police departments are once again collaborating for the second Community Police Academy on Monday, March 5, at 6 p.m.

FIRE SAFETY

Members of the community came out to support the Gonzales Fire Department during its first Open House at the station on March 10.

South County cities offer cooling stations for summer

South Monterey County cities from King City to Gonzales experienced high temperatures last week and several cooling stations were planned for residents to get a break from the heat.

City considers rebranding

City of Gonzales is considering consolidating and updating how the city is branded.

Soledad woman celebrates 100th birthday with family

Soledad resident Delores Morales-Vasquez celebrated her 100th birthday May 29 with her family at Our Lady of Solitude Church in Soledad.

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.

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...