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August 11, 2026

Up in smoke

Smoke was seen from miles away as Cal Fire conducted a prescribed burn on private property in the Gabilan Range near Soledad on Nov. 7.

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.

Cemetery damaged by staff

Several gravestones at the Gonzales Cemetery were damaged over Presidents’ Day weekend by a negligent employee.

Application period opens for 2019 Miss Salinas Valley Fair

The search is on for the next Miss Salinas Valley Fair, as the application period officially opens for local high school girls to apply for the 2019 competition.

New bins combat opioid epidemic

New bins for unwanted or expired prescription medications have been installed at the King City, Greenfield and Gonzales police departments, providing a way for residents to properly dispose of these drugs before they fall into the wrong hands.

TRUCKING ALONG

South Alta Street to Gonzales River Road to Dole’s south entrance are the focus of the Alta Street construction for the next couple weeks.

HOLIDAY CHEER

This year’s Annual Tree Lighting in Gonzales was full of holiday cheer and, of course, lots of Christmas lights.

Obituary | Jerry Ruben Rodriguez

Jerry was a happy go lucky person. Very kind and enjoyed making jokes so that others would laugh.

Camp allows inmates to connect with their children

Incarcerated fathers joined their sons and daughters during Camp Grace, a weeklong camp that is in its second year at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.

City audit dubbed ‘clean’ for 2017-18

City of Gonzales received good feedback on its 2017-18 Fiscal Audit, with a rise in the General Fund balance and new changes including Measure X funds and the Successor Agency finances.

Local News

vehicle rams CTF gate

Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, ramming CTF gate

SOLEDAD — A Greenfield man was arrested Sunday night after fleeing from a traffic stop and ramming a secured gate at the Correctional Training...