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Through our expertise in media relations and the many relationships we have built, we have received media coverage for our clients in a variety of local, regional and national publications.

Gonzales car show draws hundreds to celebrate city's 75th anniversary

Publication: Salinas Valley Tribune
April 14, 2022

Hundreds turned out for the City of Gonzales’ 75th anniversary celebration last Saturday, featuring a “show and shine” car show with music and food vendors in downtown Gonzales.

Gonzales deputy manager takes on new role

Mark Hartunian to oversee Public Works, planning and building operations as assistant city manager

Publication: Salinas Valley Tribune
April 6, 2022

City of Gonzales has appointed Mark Hartunian as assistant city manager, officials recently announced.

Gonzales marks 75 years, plans multiple celebrations

Community events to honor milestone anniversary throughout 2022

Publication: Salinas Valley Tribune
February 28, 2022

City of Gonzales recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of the city’s incorporation by adopting a proclamation to honor the rich history of Gonzales.

Gonzales creates first special financing district for industrial development in Monterey County

Incremental tax revenue to pay for development at city's business park

Publication: Salinas Valley Tribune
February 1, 2022

City of Gonzales has become the first city in Monterey County — and one of the first in the state of California — to create an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to help fund economic development projects.

City of Gonzales receives health report from Monterey County

‘Chartbook' examines status and opportunities to improve community's well-being

Publication: Salinas Valley Tribune
January 7, 2022

City of Gonzales commissioned the Monterey County Health Department to conduct a health assessment to objectively examine the status of health and well-being in the community and opportunities for improving community health.

Gonzales Youth Council members selected for 2021-22 school year

Program gives a greater voice to local students

Publication: Salinas Valley Tribune
December 16, 2021

City of Gonzales has announced that 13 students from Gonzales High School have been selected to serve on the 2021-22 Gonzales Youth Council. Youth Commissioners Autumn Escobedo and Sherlyn Flores-Magadan, both juniors, are returning for another year, [...]

Why California's Lettuce Lands Are Unlikely Vaccination Leaders

The Rural Salinas and Imperial Valleys Have Succeeded in Reaching the People the Rest of the State Can't Inoculate

Publication: Zocalo Public Square
November 9, 2021

If demographics and geography really were COVID destiny, then Gonzales—a small, working-class town with a young, overwhelmingly Latino population in rural California—would be a pandemic disaster. Instead, Gonzales is among California’s most [...]

Parts of rural California are over 90% vaccinated. Here's how they did it

Publication: San Francisco Chronicle
November 7, 2021

If demography really was COVID destiny, then Gonzales — a small, working-class town with a young, Latino population in rural California — would be a pandemic disaster. Instead, Gonzales is among California’s most vaccinated places. In this Salinas [...]

JOE MATHEWS: Vaccination victories in California's vegetable valleys

Publication: Bakersfield Californian
November 7, 2021

If demography really was COVID destiny, then Gonzales — a small, working-class town with a young, Latino population in rural California — would be a pandemic disaster. Instead, Gonzales is among California’s most vaccinated places. In this Salinas [...]

Senator presents $5M check for Gonzales teen center

State funding sets project in motion; construction to begin late next year

Publication: Salinas Valley Tribune
October 27, 2021

Sen. Anna Caballero visited Gonzales last week to present a $5 million check to city leaders and Gonzales Youth Council members for the construction of a teen center.

Carmel Mission undergoes $4M restoration just in time for 250th anniversary

Publication: The Salinas Californian
October 22, 2021

The Carmel Mission has undergone its third restoration, valued at $4 million, just in time for its 250th anniversary. The restored location was originally built in 1797. With 11 total structures and five museums throughout the 22-acre complex, the [...]

Carmel Mission Foundation completes $4 million restoration project

Downie Museum, Basilica Forecourt project, grounds restoration finished in time for 250th Carmel Mission founding anniversary

Publication: The Monterey County Herald
October 22, 2021

In time for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Carmel Mission, the $4 million Downie Museum and Basilica Forecourt project and restoration work on the grounds of the site have been completed, the third major restoration by the Carmel [...]

Gonzales Youth Innovation Center receives $5 million dollars in funding

Publication: KION 46
October 19, 2021

The long-awaited $5 million dollars arrived Tuesday for the Gonzales Youth Innovation Center. Senator Anna M. Caballero was in Gonzales to present the $5 million check so they can begin construction at the Gonzales Community Complex. The Gonzales [...]

South Monterey County youth center project gets big financial boost

Publication: KSBW Action News 8
October 19, 2021

The center, recommended by the Gonzales Youth Council, will be a safe place for teens outside school hours while also offering educational and career resources.

Gonzales earns praise for 95% vaccination rate

City is among first in county to reach vaccine milestone

Publication: Salinas Valley Tribune
September 29, 2021

Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is praising the City of Gonzales for reaching a 95% vaccination rate with more than 6,600 people in the community eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine receiving at least one dose. The County of Monterey [...]