Pilot project aims to boost road safety in Gonzales
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales, in partnership with the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) and Ecology Action, will be implementing a bike lane pilot project from April 7 through June 30, as part of the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan.
The pilot...
Salinas Valley community comes together for spirited Halloween celebrations
SALINAS VALLEY ā AĀ spook-tacular array of Halloween events brought excitement last week to the Salinas Valley.Ā
City of Gonzales presented its annual Trunk or Treat celebration on Oct. 25 at Centennial Park, featuring costume contests, pumpkins, games and more.
In Greenfield, local schools hosted Trunk or...
Court services expand in South Monterey County after years of limited operations
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Superior Court celebrated the expansion of services at the King City Courthouse last week, marking a significant milestone for South Monterey County residents.
The courthouse, located at 250 Franciscan Way in King City, is now open every Tuesday from 9...
Gonzales breaks ground on new Industrial Wastewater System and Treatment Facility
GONZALES ā The City of Gonzales hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 22 for Phase I of a new Industrial Wastewater (IW) System and Treatment Facility.
āThis groundbreaking marks the beginning of a brighter more sustainable future for the City of Gonzales,ā said City Manager...
Soledad DUI checkpoint a success with zero arrests
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police Department in cooperation with the California Highway Patrol conducted a DUI and driverās license checkpoint in the 100 block of Front Street on April 21.
Police said Fridayās checkpoint was āa success, and thankfully we came across no DUI drivers.ā
A total...
Girlsā Soccer | Soledad Aztecs claim Mission title
SOLEDAD ā A determined Soledad High School girlsā soccer team won their final three Mission divisional games, while their closest competitors Monte Vista Christian lost their final two contests.
The Lady Aztecs finished the regular season with a 15-3-2 overall record and were 9-2-1 in...
Monterey County Superior Court announces judicial leadership for 2024-25
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Pamela L. Butler has announced that the Honorable Rafael Vazquez has been elected by the bench to serve as the Courtās next Assistant Presiding Judge, commencing his term Jan. 1, 2024.
Judge Vazquez will serve as...
Man arrested after Sunday morning stabbing in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Sunday morning on the 400 block of 10th Street.
Officers responded to the scene just before 2 a.m. on Dec. 28 after receiving a report of a stabbing involving two adults. One individual was...
Trio of suspects arrested after armed robbery at Soledad Valley Liquors store
SOLEDAD ā An armed robbery at the Soledad Valley Liquors store on Front Street on Wednesday night led to the apprehension of three suspects, including two minors.
On July 10, Soledad officers were dispatched to the liquor store following a report of an armed robbery...
Greenfield Police officers show support for local youthās lemonade stand
GREENFIELD ā When life gives you lemons, make lemonade ā and thatās exactly what Greenfield youth Charlie and Dylen did last Friday when they opened a lemonade stand for the community.Ā
Greenfield Police Department highlighted the young entrepreneurs on social media after visiting their operation...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 7, 2026
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