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March 21, 2026

Entrance fees increase at Pinnacles National Park

Entrance fees for Pinnacles National Park near Paicines have increased for 2018 in order to fund services and maintenance that park staff says will directly benefit visitors.

New parents still qualify for health insurance through Covered California

Though Covered California’s annual open-enrollment period has ended for 2017 health coverage, having a newborn or adopting a child are among the circumstances that can make one eligible for special enrollment.

Additional renewable energy sources being considered

The City of Gonzales is considering expanding renewable energy produced throughout the city with the aid of ZeroCity LLC, OurEnergy, NHA Advisors and Hilltop Securities.

City of Gonzales welcomes new employees

City of Gonzales has brought on two new employees, Matthew Sundt and Patrick Dobbins, to fill vacant positions with the city.

City approves continuation of Road to Success program

The City of Gonzales is planning to continue the youth diversion program Road to Success for one more year.

Longtime South County doctor awarded France’s highest medal

In a ceremony Feb. 12 at the French Consulate in San Francisco, Dr. Duane Hyde — a longtime resident and family doctor of King City — was recognized for his service in World War II with the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest order of merit for military and civil awards.

Gonzales School Board meetings to be filmed

Gonzales Unified School District Board meetings are now going to be filmed, starting with the Sept. 26 board meeting.

Latest report on South County wildfires

An ongoing record of wildfires in the South County area, courtesy of CAL FIRE.

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.

Cronk appointed South County Newspapers editor

Ryan Cronk has been appointed editor of South County Newspapers — the King City Rustler, Greenfield News, Soledad Bee and Gonzales Tribune.

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...