Finally on April 27th we celebrated a day that so many of us have been waiting for – the As September kicks us into Fall, we have a lot of exciting things happening in the City as our major projects continue to move forward. The Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex is advancing on schedule and is almost at completion! Save the Date for its Grand Opening, January 10th at 10:00AM.
New Fire Appratus
We recived our new Fire Truck on Monday, September 15th and celebrated its Dedication to the Department on September 18th. After waiting for so long for a replacement truck, the community came out to celebrate this momentus occasion.
Thank You to all of you who joined us! This new truck will help to keep us all safe.
Housing
After the City Council took action on the Vista Lucia project at their meeting on September 2nd, staff has been working diligently on the project application for the subdivsion that will be submitted to LAFCo for consideration, and hopefully approval.
Allowing our City to extend its bounderies and include the 771 acres that will make up the Vista Lucia Project.
Grants
The Office of Traffic Safety granted the Gonzales Police Department a $30,000 grant for numerous activties that will help to keep our community safe. These include: community engagement opportunities, DUI checkpoints, training, and traffic and pedestrian education, and enforcement among others.
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City Manager Report
September 2025
June 2023
Community and Economic Development
We have two new buisnesses in town that you should be aware of. The first one is Amor De Café located at 144 Alta Street. The other one is located at 411 Center Street and it’s ran by Susana Guijarro, who is an Insurance Agent offering a whole host of services including: Notary Public, Loan Signing, Health Care and Covered California, Life Insurance and Real Estate. The Ribbon Cutting for Amor De Café is scheduled for October 24th at 3:30PM. Stay tuned for the Ribbon Cutting for Susan’s business to follow.
Community Engagement
Gonzales staff and community members joined in the fight against cancer by participating in Relay for Life on September 20th. Fifteen members joined the City team and we are hoping that number increases next year. Thank you to those of you who participated in the Relay or made a donation.
Save the Date
Senior Circuit Training - every Tuesday at Central Park from 10:30AM - 11:15AM.
Senior Chair Yoga - every Tuesday from 9:00AM – 10:00AM.
Holiday Lights - December 6th at 4:30PM.