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March 20, 2026

Caballero named 2017 Legislator of the Year

Assemblymember Anna Caballero was named the 2017 Legislator of the Year by the California Special District Association (CSDA) on March 28.

Youth learn about emergencies

Don’t panic, have a plan, plan for yourself and your family and then help others was just some of the advice the Gonzales Recreation Department summer campers learned during the Safety Academy at Gonzales Police Department on July 12.

California begins 2019 with batch of new laws

New laws are taking effect this week that involve adding more women on corporate boards, banning plastic straws from restaurants, increasing restrictions on guns and more.

Gonzales police car crashes, injures 3

A vehicle pursuit ended in a collision between a police car and a second vehicle on May 30.

Youth spend day at Great America

Approximately 50 Gonzales youth spent Sept. 2 at Great America thanks to fundraising efforts by the Gonzales Youth Guardians.

ENERGY EFFICIENT

Taylor Farms held a ribbon cutting for its wind, solar and co-generation plant. The combined system can handle 100 percent of the processing plant’s energy needs.

Party on the block

This year’s Four Cities for Peace Block Party was a success, according to event organizer Jean Salcido.

Flores selected as new board trustee

Araceli Flores has joined the Gonzales Unified School District Board on April 16 as the newest board trustee.

Dr. Gines set to retire from medical practice

Dr. Dominador Gines will retire from his Gonzales medical practice after 26 years on June 30.

Soledad prison, correctional facility install wind turbines

Two local state agencies are making the switch over to wind energy, Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility, which are working with Foundation Windpower to bring the green resource to the facilities just outside of Soledad.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 11, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 211:46 p.m. Attempted Murder (juvenile) on Oak Av. Jan. 229:15 a.m. Civil Matters on El Camino...