Tax prep volunteers needed
Alliance on Aging is looking for a few South County residents to volunteer for the 2018 Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program, which offers no-cost tax preparation services for seniors in Monterey County.
Tri-county area launches text-to-911 service
A new service in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties allows people to contact 911 centers via text message.
Hands-on robotics
The Gonzales Branch Library is three weeks into its Robotics class where students from age 10 to high school freshmen learn about design engineering projects, EV3 Science, and coding activities.
Local groups among recipients of Neighborhood Grants Program
The Neighborhood Grants Program of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has hit a $1 million grant-making milestone.
Wineries celebrate āWine Dayā
May 25 marked National Wine Day, honoring wines throughout the Salinas Valley. Two wineries in South Monterey County are Scheid Winery and Hahn Family Wines.
City of Gonzales releases 70th annual report
The 70th Annual Report for the City of Gonzales has been released and has a few changes to make the report more informative and easier to read.
Summer reading program returns
The Summer Reading Program is underway at Monterey County Free Libraries with the theme āReading Takes You Everywhere.ā
4 Cities 4 Peace host Block Party
Four Cities For Peace Block Party brought the community together Aug. 26 to play games and hear stories about South County residentsā road to recovery.
Summit to combat gang violence
Local families, youth and adults are invited to be a part of the annual Gang Prevention Summit on Saturday, Jan. 27, a free event at the Salinas Clubhouse of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County at 85 Maryal Drive, behind the Salinas Sports Complex. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Mann Packing annexed into city
Mann Packing became an official part of Gonzales after the Gonzales City Council voted Jan. 22 to annex the business into the city.
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 2, 2025
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