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April 21, 2026

Hartnell College commemorates Veterans Appreciation Week with campus, community events

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 10-14 at the college’s Main Campus in Salinas. The weeklong celebration honors the service, sacrifice and lasting contributions of U.S. military veterans, including Hartnell’s own veteran students, faculty,...

Hartnell College gains national honor for student access and earnings

Hartnell College
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has been named an Opportunity College and University (OCU) in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, recognizing institutions that provide broad student access and measurable earnings outcomes following graduation. Hartnell is one of 60 community colleges in the United States—and one of...

Arts4MC seeks next Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate

Youth poetry writing
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has partnered with Urban Word to recognize and celebrate talented local youth poets. The initiative aims to select the next Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate, who will serve as an ambassador for poetry, social action and...

Drone threat claims prompt calls to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY — An intelligence alert suggesting a possible drone attack on California prompted numerous calls to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, officials said. While the alert raised concern among residents, authorities emphasized that the threats are unverified and not imminent. Monterey County Sheriff...

Fundraiser brings in $150K to support Salinas Valley resident in need of liver transplant

SALINAS VALLEY — Hundreds of South Monterey County residents gathered last Thursday to raise thousands of dollars for a good cause while showing what it means to support one of their own. With a turnout of nearly 700 guests, a fundraiser was held March 23...

Football | Soledad triumphs over Gonzales to earn Heritage Trophy

SALINAS VALLEY — A pair of South Monterey County high school football teams were victorious in the second week of pre-season play. Soledad secured a home victory over the visiting Gonzales and Greenfield won in a double overtime at Robert Louis Stevenson, while King City...

Greenfield volleyball, King City flag football standouts named MVPs

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County athletes Aleena Salas of the Greenfield High volleyball team and Katia Slama of the King City High flag football team were honored by being selected Most Valuable Players of their respective Pacific Coast Athletic League teams. Salas, a sophomore...

Gonzales Youth Council hosts Community Garden Day

Community Garden cleanup
GONZALES — A beautiful Saturday morning was the setting for the Gonzales Youth Council’s Community Garden Day in Gonzales. According to Jessica Olmeda of the City of Gonzales and co-adviser to the Gonzales Youth Council along with Cindy Aguilar, the community action project not only...

Braga Fresh creates three new positions for growth

SOLEDAD — Braga Fresh, home of Josie’s Organics, created three new positions to support multiple company departments and business growth. Brenna Flynn is the new director of food safety and quality assurance, reporting to Richard Warsaw, vice president food safety and quality assurance. Flynn joins Braga...

Two arrested in Greenfield marijuana facility burglary

GREENFIELD — Police have arrested two of a dozen suspects involved in the burglary of a Greenfield marijuana facility. According to Greenfield Police Department, 12 suspects showed up in three vehicles at a marijuana facility on Cherry Avenue on March 21. Security staff called 911, and...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 15, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 107:17 a.m. Sexual assault of a minor on Division St.8:16 a.m. Unlicensed driver on...