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 Salinasā commemorative poster.
Celebrate Earth Day with Green Drinks
The Sustainability Academy is partnering with Earthbound Farmās 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
āCoco 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 yearās competition featuring the topic, āFreedom 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 Valleyās 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.
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 27, 2025
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July 1612:55 p.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Third St.3:50 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Division...