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July 8, 2025

New skate park equipment coming to recreation center

New skate park equipment has been approved for purchase and installation from the American Ramp Company for the Toots Vosti Memorial Recreation Center Park.

Groundwater agency looking at user fee options

Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is looking at two options to impose fees on groundwater users.

Monterey County Pops returns for free veterans concert

Monterey County Pops! orchestra’s ā€œSalute to Veteransā€ concerts, performed in conjunction with the Veterans Day weekend, have been so well-received by hundreds of South County residents for the past four years that the Pops are bringing it back for another free concert at the King City High School Auditorium.

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.

City of Gonzales expanding social media footprint

The City of Gonzales is looking at developing a social media policy and expanding its reach to interact with more residents in ways that serve them.

South County students, parents attend Gang Prevention Summit

More than 200 residents from Monterey County participated in the annual Gang Prevention Summit last Saturday. Among those in attendance were parents, teenagers and middle school students from the South County area.

CHILL WITH A COP

Gonzales Police and residents joined together last Friday to enjoy popsicles during the first ā€œChill with a Copā€ event.

CASA looking for volunteers to help youth

CASA of Monterey County is looking for adults who are willing to meet with foster children and advocate for their needs and is hosting a free information session in Gonzales next week.

Work on Alta Street continues

Pavement work on Alta Street is in full swing, discouraging trucks from using 10th Street with new signs on North Alta for them to take the freeway to Fifth Street.

Riding for a cause

More than 2,800 total participants in the 16th annual AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride visited the South County area Monday while embarking on a 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles this week.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 2, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD June 182:49 p.m. Traffic violation on Front St. June 199:36 a.m. Found property (gun magazine)...