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September 2, 2025

Traffic Safety Alliance raises concerns about Highway 101

Members of the SOS U.S. Traffic Safety Alliance recently came before the Gonzales City Council to voice their concerns about the traffic in the Salinas Valley.

California Rodeo unveils 2018 commemorative poster

Rodeo President Brent Eastman had a unique idea for the 2018 California Rodeo Salinas’ commemorative poster.

Celebrate Earth Day with Green Drinks

The Sustainability Academy is partnering with Earthbound Farm’s Carmel Valley Farm Stand to host an Earth Day Green Drinks event Saturday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the stand, 7250 Carmel Valley Road, in Carmel.

Hartnell offers free college counseling

With the spring semester starting Jan. 16, free academic counseling is available at Hartnell College King City Center, 117 N. Second St., including for high school students.

New conceptual plans drawn for teen innovation center

The Teen Innovation Center has taken a step forward with conceptual plans made with the help of the Gonzales Youth Council, In Studio Architecture and Recreation Coordinator Sara Papineau-Brandt.

Library event features Disney author

ā€œCoco in the Vines,ā€ the third annual South County event for the Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries, is set to take place Saturday, July 7, at Scheid Vineyards and will feature the award-winning author Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford.

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.

Gonzales hosts Lions Club student speaker contest

The California Lions Club 82nd Annual Student Speaker Contest has named Timothy Mercuri of King City High School as the regional champion of this year’s competition featuring the topic, ā€œFreedom of the Press.ā€

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.

FUN FOR YOUTH

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Gonzales Unified School District is working on anti-bullying activities for students to participate in throughout the month.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 27, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 1612:55 p.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Third St.3:50 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Division...