Greenfield Police arrest 2 in connection with teenās murder
GREENFIELD ā An 18-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing a 17-year-old boy early Tuesday morning in Greenfield.
According to Greenfield Police Department, Julian Nunez-Gomez turned himself in to police later that afternoon and is currently booked into the Monterey County Jail on murder...
Cal Waterās King City and Salinas districts provide $18,300 in food, donations this Thanksgiving
SALINAS VALLEY ā As part of California Water Serviceās annual Operation Gobble, the utility teamed up with local legislators and nonprofits, including the Food Bank for Monterey County, to support thousands of Monterey County families in need with Thanksgiving meals and essential services.
Cal Water...
Gonzales celebrates high school soccer champions with festive parade
GONZALES ā The streets of Gonzales were temporarily shut down last Thursday for a parade to honor the Gonzales High School varsity boysā soccer team, which won both the Pacific Coast Athletic Leagueās Cypress Division and the Central Coast Sectionās Division IV, as well...
Soledad family welcomes Monterey Countyās first baby of 2026
SOLEDAD ā Monterey County welcomed its first baby of the new year just seconds after midnight, as a family from Soledad celebrated a milestone moment at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP).
Noah Mora Medina was born at 12:00:09 a.m. on New Yearās Day...
Soledad unveils new downtown murals
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad and the Arts Council for Monterey County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for three new murals in downtown Soledad last Saturday.
This initiative is part of the Cityās ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown area and create a space where residents...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County approves $11M for āshovel-readyā projects
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) has allocated more than $11 million to fund a variety of transportation projects across the region, including key initiatives in the four South Monterey County cities of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
The funding comes...
Second bat tests positive for rabies in Toro Park
SALINAS ā A bat found on June 7 near Portola Drive and Anza Drive 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 there was no exposure to...
Orchid donation brightens Eden Valley seniorsā lives
SOLEDAD ā While Motherās Day has come and gone, the spirit of celebration and appreciation lingers at Eden Valley Care Center, thanks to the support of its community partner ā the Soledad Police Department.
Eden Valley, a senior care facility in Soledad, recently received a...
Monterey County DAās Office launches new fraud reporting tip line
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Fraud affects everyone, whether itās higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. Thatās why the Monterey County District Attorneyās Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm.
These dedicated units target...
Monterey Bay Football Club to host third annual open tryouts
SEASIDE ā Monterey Bay Football Club has announced that its third annual open tryout for the first team will take place over two days beginning on Saturday, Jan. 20, and will continue on Sunday morning, Jan. 21.
From there, 30 players will be invited back for...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 7, 2026
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