Alliance on Aging releases Local Aging and Disability Action Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A comprehensive plan to improve quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities was presented to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on June 17.
The Local Aging and Disability Action Plan (LADAP) outlines a community-driven roadmap for inclusive and...
Taylor Farms donates more than 1,100 backpacks to students in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā More than 1,100 backpacks filled with school supplies were delivered to students in King City and Salinas this year as part of Taylor Farmsā 13th annual Backpack Giving Program.
After starting the program in Monterey County in 2010, Taylor Farms has since...
Bat tests positive for rabies in Toro Park
SALINAS ā A bat found on April 2 near Toro Creek Road, in the Toro Park area of unincorporated Monterey County, has tested positive for the rabiesĀ virus.
Hitchcock Road Animal Services has investigated this incident and determined that while there was exposure to an owned...
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley kicks off 2023 āWine Loversā drawing
SALINAS VALLEY ā Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley has kicked off the Annual āWine Loversā Drawing 2023, with proceeds benefiting its meal delivery program for homebound seniors in the area.
āIt is crucial that we continue our fundraising efforts to assure that our...
Catalytic converter thefts reported in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD ā Several community members in Greenfield had their catalytic converters stolen overnight on Oct. 14, according to Greenfield Police Department.
Similar thefts were also reported in other South Monterey County cities, including Soledad and King City.
A catalytic converter is part of a vehicleās exhaust...
Supervisor Lopezās open house honors South County Young Leaders, art contest winners
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez hosted his third annual District 3 Open House last Thursday, celebrating this yearās South County Young Leaders and the 2023 winners of the āWe Are Southern Monterey Countyā art competition.
āWhat an incredible evening and open house...
Salinas Valley State Prison investigating June 27 death of inmate as homicide
SOLEDAD ā California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the June 27 death of incarcerated person Jose Rodriguez at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide.
At approximately 3:34 p.m., staff observed cellmates Steven Miranda and Rodriguez, noting Rodriguez...
2024 Year In Review | A Look Back at Salinas Valleyās Top Stories That Shaped the Past Year
As a new year begins, the staff at Salinas Valley Tribune compiled a few of the top stories that defined the South Monterey County community over the past year. Hereās a brief look at the 2024 Year In Review:
JANUARY 2024
Staying healthy
The state of California...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Feb. 29, 2024
Ariana Mercado of Soledad, Daniel Pantoja of Greenfield and Anthony Rangel of King City were named to the Fall 2023 Deanās List at University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan. USM students must end the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better to make...
Double murder investigation underway near Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office and California Highway Patrol responded Sunday at about 6:45 p.m. to a report of individuals being chased in a vehicle in the 41000 block of Los Coches Road, south of Soledad.
When units arrived, they found two unresponsive males...
Local News
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 26, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
SOLEDAD
Nov. 1712:16 a.m. Misconduct on San Gabriel.6:36 a.m. Property report on West St.9:40 p.m. Property damage...























