Gonzales parents raise money through dance
Parents, teachers and students of Gonzales moved to the beat for a Zumba fundraiser, aiding the Gonzales PTCA on May 25 at the Fairview Gymnasium.
‘Bird bomb’ ignites vegetation fire near vineyard
Firefighters contained a grass and brush fire in a dry creek bed that was surrounded on both sides by vineyards Monday.
Latest report on South County wildfires
An ongoing record of wildfires in the South County area, courtesy of CAL FIRE.
Big Sur International Marathon this weekend
The 32nd annual Big Sur International Marathon is Sunday, April 30. The 26.2-mile foot race, a major sporting event on California’s Central Coast, necessitates the temporary closure of California Highway 1 from south of Carmel to Big Sur for a half day.
Gonzales FFA student earns county scholarship
Samantha Santos from the Gonzales High School FFA is not only the recipient of Monterey County Fair’s 2017 Heritage Scholarship, but she is also raising the hog that will be auctioned off at the Fair.
Working hard: Residents help clean up Mission San Antonio
South County residents lend a hand during Community Work Day on Aug. 14 to help with the maintenance of Mission San Antonio De Padua near Jolon.
Students take community service to heart
Though the Community Service Involvement Interact Club of Fairview Middle School (CSI: FMS) is only in its second year at Fairview, they have managed to get noticed in the City of Gonzales and around Monterey County.
New officer swears in
The City of Gonzales has a new police officer, Ruben Pulido, who was sworn in July 16 in the City Council Chambers.
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 2, 2025
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