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September 8, 2025

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.

Red Cross volunteers install smoke alarms in South County

American Red Cross volunteers helped 79 homes in King City and Chualar become safer last Saturday by installing 271 smoke alarms and educating more than 300 residents as part of the nonprofit organization’s nationwide ā€œSound the Alarm, Save a Lifeā€ campaign.

Easter in the Park returns Sunday

Cypress Church of Gonzales will host its third annual Easter in the Park church services, including an Easter egg hunt, on Sunday, April 16, at 10 a.m.

Gonzales FFA student earns county scholarship

Samantha Santos from the Gonzales High School FFA is not only the recipient of Monterey County Fair’s 2017 Heritage Scholarship, but she is also raising the hog that will be auctioned off at the Fair.

Salinas seeking qualified applicants to serve on Historic Resources Board

The City of Salinas is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Historic Resources Board.

Life off the clock

After a 34-year career with the Gonzales Police Department, former Chief of Police Paul D. Miller is now enjoying retirement life.

Drug take-back yields 7 boxes

Residents had the opportunity to clean out medicine cabinets and drawers last Saturday and bring unused and expired prescription medicines to the 13th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Strolling Dinner raises funds for Monterey County sheriffs

Bomb squad demonstrations, suspect take downs, search and rescue station along with food and drinks were all part of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Strolling Dinner.

Feedback sought on police services

A new police survey was sent out to residents of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City on Aug. 21 as part of the Strengthening Law Enforcement and Community Relations grant.

Tour de Dance to raise funds for South County’s first original ballet

Monterey County Dance Foundation’s charitable event, Tour de Dance, this Saturday will raise funds for South County’s first original ballet production, ā€œThe Nightingale,ā€ next year.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 3, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 2610:19 a.m. Grand Theft on N. Third St. July 2712:45 p.m. Found Property on Broadway...