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June 2, 2025

A good scout

Life Scout Manny Vargas has created two bullpens for Little League at Brusa Field as part of his project to become an Eagle Scout.

Salinas Valley Fair attracts nearly 40,000 visitors

The 74th annual Salinas Valley Fair was packed with entertainment, livestock, youth exhibits and displays of the Salinas Valley’s rich agricultural heritage and abundance.

Much ado about parking

Several Gonzales residents expressed concerns about the parking and traffic situation on Gonzales River Road at the first Gonzales City Council meeting of the year on Jan. 2.

Let’s clean up

The annual Reuse, Recycle and Cleanup event saw many residents taking part to get rid of items they don’t use anymore.

Gonzales Fire Department receives grant to improve communications

Greenfield Fire Department and the Gonzales Fire Department are among four Monterey County cities that were chosen to receive a grant totaling $853,694 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.

Paint with style

A frog was the focus of the youth art class on July 6 at the Painte Studio on Fourth Street. Four Gonzales youth spent a part of their day Thursday working on a painting of a frog looking at a dragonfly.

School community clashes over teacher firings

Gonzales Unified School District is planning to revisit letting three employees go after more than 200 Gonzales parents, teachers and students attended the Feb. 26 School Board meeting out of protest.

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.

New officer swears in

The City of Gonzales has a new police officer, Ruben Pulido, who was sworn in July 16 in the City Council Chambers.

Wineries celebrate ā€˜Wine Day’

May 25 marked National Wine Day, honoring wines throughout the Salinas Valley. Two wineries in South Monterey County are Scheid Winery and Hahn Family Wines.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 28, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 297:58 a.m. Child abuse on Calcagno St.5:00 p.m. Public intoxication on Bassett St. April 306:00...