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October 21, 2025

Giving back

Taylor Farms distributed 161 backpacks to first-grade students at La Gloria School in honor of the first day of school on Aug. 10.

Teacher Pathway Program welcomes 31 future educators

Hartnell Community College District hosted a ceremony last Thursday at its King City Education Center to welcome 31 students from South County who are part of the second cohort of the Teacher Pathway Program.

Public transit topic at meeting

Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Carl Sedoryk discussed the future of MST transportation and facility location to Soledad Rotarians on Aug. 10.

Breaking ground

Mann Packing broke ground on its Gonzales location in front of the Mann Packing Fast Track Team, Pack Man, CEO Lorri Koster, Mayor Maria Orozco, Mayor Pro-Tem Liz Silva, City of Gonzales staff and the fourth generation Mann Packing children on Aug. 2.

ā€˜Bird bomb’ ignites vegetation fire near vineyard

Firefighters contained a grass and brush fire in a dry creek bed that was surrounded on both sides by vineyards Monday.

One Night Out

Gonzales once again participated in the annual National Night Out campaign on Aug. 1, bringing police officers and neighbors together for one night to unite against crime.

District preps for 2017-2018 school year

The Gonzales Unified School District is kicking off its new school year this week with the first day of school and a Community Resource Fair at La Gloria School on Aug. 10.

UnitedAg extends services to South County

Seven health and wellness clinics, including two in South County, have been added to UnitedAg’s growing network that serves California farmworkers and their families.

City offers new grant program

The City of Gonzales is now accepting applications for the Gonzales Community Action Grant for the first time.

Singing with The Hoots

The Hoots’ Joel and Julianna entertained Gonzales kids and their parents at the Gonzales Library on July 28.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 15, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Sept. 118:50 p.m. DUI on Canal St. Sept. 123:17 a.m. Probation violation on Sycamore St.1:42 p.m....