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The City of Gonzales provides full services, including a proactive community policing program; fire protection and emergency response; planning and building services; economic development; public recreation; and general City administration and management.  The City operates modern sewer and water systems and maintains streets and storm drainage facilities.  The Gonzales Redevelopment Agency addresses economic revitalization and affordable housing.

The City provides recreational opportunities throughout the year. Central Park offers picnic and barbecue areas, a children’s playground, basketball courts, and a sand volleyball pit and is the site of the many annual events including the annual Fourth of July Family Celebration. The Gonzales Community Pool is open during the summer months and offers recreational swim, adult and child swim lessons, dive-in movie nights, and facilities for private parties. Young residents can participate in local baseball, softball, football, soccer, and cheerleading leagues as well as 4-H, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. The Toots Vosti Memorial Recreation Center hosts community events, youth activities, and private functions.

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Police
AB  481 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2024   Pursuant to the provisions of AB 481, the City of Gonzales adopted Ordinance No. 2022-131 “Approving Gonzales Police Department Policy Manual Policy 709- Military Equipment” on  June 20, 2022. …
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Police
Excellent benefits. Pers retirement. A great city to represent. Only a few of the good reasons to join the Gonzales Police Department.  Looking for a person who is a current California Police Officer or a successful graduate from an accredited P.O…
2022 California Building Code
Building Services
THE CITY IS IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING THE NEW STATE BUILDING CODES. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the 2019 state building codes will be replaced by the 2022 codes. Applicants who currently have appointments booked in 2023 and who want the 2019 codes…
Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Local Businesses
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board is offering a No-Cost Human Resource Hotline. They can answer questions about the hiring processes, leave of absence and updating handbook policies. Contact their direct line at (888) 217-6899. Monday-…
Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Local Businesses
Monterey County Workforce Development Board esta ofreciendo una linea directa gratitua de recursos humanos para empleadores. Llama ahora para obtener respuetas a tus preguntas sobre leyes laborales del entado de California. Provén orientacion sobre…
Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Local Businesses
Segunda Ronda de Financiamiento para subvenciones para Pequeños Negocios de hasta $10,000 El Condado de Monterey, a través de su Programa de Ayuda para Pequeños Negocios (SBRP) CARES del Condado de Monterey, está proporcionando una segunda ronda de…