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.
Monterey County school superintendent to retire
Earlier this month Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Nancy Kotowski announced her retirement effective January 2019, which was followed by Deputy Superintendent Deneen Newman Guss declaring her candidacy for the position.
FIRE SAFETY
Members of the community came out to support the Gonzales Fire Department during its first Open House at the station on March 10.
County awarded $6M to expand mental health services
Monterey County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau has been awarded $6 million from the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections.
Gonzales law enforcement takes part in grant
Gonzales law enforcement worked with the community and local youth as well as sent out surveys during its two-year grant from the Strengthen Law Enforcement and Community Grant Program.
Swiss meals
The Annual Swiss Picnic brought together family members for a day of tradition, reuniting and to eat food barbecued by the Swiss Rifle Club members on Aug. 20 at the Swiss Rifle Club Park in Gonzales.
Gonzales Fire applying for grant for new firetruck
Gonzales Fire Department and the Monterey County Regional Fire District are collaborating on a grant for a new firetruck.
Hitting the waves
South County girls between the ages of 5 and 17 recently took part in surf camp with the Wahine Project at Casa Verde Beach in Monterey.
Ramirez named to Girls State
Gonzales High School student Adilenne “Addy” Ramirez has been named to Girls State after being approved by the Gonzales American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81.
City shuts off well due to bacteria
Well No. 5 has been removed from service to the residents of Gonzales due to coliform bacteria found in the water system.
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Soledad man arrested after armed foot pursuit in King City
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