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August 12, 2026

A visit to the capitol

A group of Gonzales and Soledad students recently took part in the Young Legislators Program, which included seminars, activities and a series of guest speakers all geared toward educating students about California government.

Farmworker dies in accident on Old Stage Road

A farmworker from Salinas died early Wednesday morning in a tractor accident on private property near the intersection of Old Stage Road and Chualar Canyon Road in Chualar.

Cigarette caused fire at cannabis facility

A rapid-spreading fire that destroyed multiple greenhouses July 23 at Loudpack Farms in Greenfield was caused by a cigarette, officials said Tuesday.

New and returning councilmembers swear in

City of Gonzales ushered in a new set of councilmembers last week while honoring two other members who have now left their seats.

County EMS Agency hosts community listening sessions

The Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency will be hosting a series of five community-based listening sessions designed to help the county assess the effectiveness of its EMS system.

Wine Country Rodeo debuts Saturday

Some of the best cowboys and cowgirls from California are heading to South County this Saturday for the first-ever Salinas Valley Wine Country Rodeo.

Top traders

The largest group of Gonzales youth walked into the Gonzales Police Department on Sept. 4 to receive their prize for collecting all the Police Officer Trading Cards.

Fair kickoff dinner set for Saturday

Salinas Valley Fair’s annual kickoff dinner and dance is set for Saturday, April 28, at the fairgrounds’ Orradre Building in King 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.

City of Gonzales releases 70th annual report

The 70th Annual Report for the City of Gonzales has been released and has a few changes to make the report more informative and easier to read.

Local News

vehicle rams CTF gate

Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, ramming CTF gate

SOLEDAD — A Greenfield man was arrested Sunday night after fleeing from a traffic stop and ramming a secured gate at the Correctional Training...