Lopez, who also represents South Monterey County for the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, is one of the newest members of the commission. The hearings will continue today and Friday.
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California Coastal Commission begins public hearings in Gonzales
Publication: KSBW Action News 8
Date: April 16, 2026
Client: City of Gonzales
The California Coastal Commission began three days of public hearings in Gonzales on Wednesday to explore issues important to South Monterey County residents.
The meetings, typically held in coastal communities, are taking place at the community center in Gonzales. The commission is focusing on inland concerns such as water, infrastructure, and agriculture.
About City of Gonzales
The city of Gonzales, California is located in Monterey County. The quaint and culturally diverse community of approximately 9,000 people is in the heart of the Salinas Valley’s agricultural and wine region. Gonzales is an established regional leader in agricultural-technology and innovation, environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Gonzales is home to companies such as HealthySoil, which manufactures products to improve agricultural crop production; Converted Organics, a natural fertilizer company; Taylor Farms, a fresh vegetable production facility, Mann Packing/Del Monte Fresh, a leading supplier of fresh cut vegetables; Ramsay Highlander, an innovator, designer and manufacturer of technologically-advanced harvesting equipment; Papé Equipment Handling, Braga Fresh, Green Valley Farm Supply, Tessemae’s, American Bioscience, Caraccioli Cellars, and Constellation Brands, an international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits.