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January 18, 2026

Former police chief talks cannabis compliance

Former Salinas police chief turned cannabis compliance officer, Kelly McMillin recently spoke to South County organizations and law enforcement about cannabis manufacturing and distribution for the Indus Holding Company.

Fall Carnival returns to King City

Come to the Fall Carnival at the fairgrounds in King City, Sept. 20-23, to celebrate the harvest and fall season with family fun, all while helping to raise funds for local K-8 schools, the Salinas Valley Fair and other non-profit organizations.

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 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.

ā€˜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.

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.

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.

City of Gonzales, Mann Packing team up for second wind turbine

A second wind turbine will soon join the Taylor Farms wind turbine in Gonzales. The City Council approved a wind turbine site lease agreement between the City and Mann Packing Company Inc. on Nov. 20.

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 year’s competition featuring the topic, ā€œFreedom of the Press.ā€

La Plaza Bakery expands to King City

Reconstruction has begun on what will soon be the newest bakery in King City, La Plaza Bakery, at the eastern end of Broadway.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 7, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 2711:14 p.m. Mental Health Crisis on N. 3rd St. Nov. 282:30 p.m. Domestic Violence and...