City takes on parking issues
The City of Gonzales has heard the issues brought up by business owners at the last city council meeting and has responded by posting speed limit signs and marking business roadways to help guide trucks through entryways.
Council considers expanding ag park
Gonzales City Council voted to move forward with expanding the Agricultural Industrial Business Park to include Gonzales River Road and allow for the cultivation and manufacturing of medical marijuana within that area.
Lions Club receives Measure K grant to help buy eyesight machine
Measure K grant recipients have been chosen by the City of Gonzales, and among those organizations is the Gonzales Lions Club, which asked for help to fund a vision machine.
City, Youth Council work on Social Host Ordinance
A new city ordinance is being considered by the City Council about the consumption and possession of alcohol by minors.
County to host cannabis forum
Monterey County is asking residents for their thoughts on how potential cannabis tax revenue should be spent.
No Straw November a success, says youth council
Gonzales Youth Council says āNo Straw Novemberā was a success with several local restaurants participating and only a few negative survey results.
CTE program expanding to South County high schools
Students from King City, Greenfield and Soledad high schools are strengthening their career and technical education through South Coast Region Agricultural Education Consortium.
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 fire engineer approved
Gonzales Fire Department may soon have a new fire engineer. At the Oct. 16 city council meeting, the council was asked to approve the position of an additional fire engineer beginning Jan. 1.
WRESTLING REVOLUTION
This past Saturday night at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, Pro Wrestling Revolution, sponsored by South County Newspapers, took over the Expo Building with an exciting night of high flying action.
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