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March 21, 2026

City of Gonzales operating in black

The City of Gonzales is spending more than it’s making at the halfway mark, but City Manager Rene Mendez says the revenues will exceed expenditures by the end of fiscal year.

City audit dubbed ā€˜clean’ for 2017-18

City of Gonzales received good feedback on its 2017-18 Fiscal Audit, with a rise in the General Fund balance and new changes including Measure X funds and the Successor Agency finances.

Dr. Gines set to retire from medical practice

Dr. Dominador Gines will retire from his Gonzales medical practice after 26 years on June 30.

Police host drug take-back, haunted house events

Over the next week the Gonzales Police Department will be hosting two events, including a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday and a Haunted Police Department event on Halloween.

Celebrate Earth Day with Green Drinks

The Sustainability Academy is partnering with Earthbound Farm’s Carmel Valley Farm Stand to host an Earth Day Green Drinks event Saturday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the stand, 7250 Carmel Valley Road, in Carmel.

ā€˜Wonka’ takes over Gonzales High

The Gonzales Unified School District and community students took over the Gonzales High School Music Building this past weekend to perform ā€œWilly Wonka Jr.ā€

CHILDREN'S DAY

El Dia Del Nino, or Children’s Day, celebration occurred this past Sunday, April 29, at Central Park in Gonzales.

County to host cannabis forum

Monterey County is asking residents for their thoughts on how potential cannabis tax revenue should be spent.

School district looks to fill vacant board position

A vacancy has come up on the Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees, and the district has 60 days to fill the position.

Local student receives Congressional Award

Gonzales student Andrew Funk received the Congressional Award from Congressman Jimmy Panetta on April 2.

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...