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March 20, 2026

Suspect identified in shooting of 2 in fields south of Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has identified a suspect wanted in connection to the shooting and attempted homicide of two people in Greenfield on Sunday. At about 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 9, MCSO deputies and Greenfield Police officers responded to a report of...

Salinas Valley Health’s NICU Graduate Reunion scores home run with celebration

Salinas Valley Health NICU Graduate Reunion
SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly 500 parents, children, physicians, nurses and staff recently gathered for Salinas Valley Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Graduate Reunion, a biennial celebration of fragile beginnings that have blossomed into thriving childhoods. A baseball-themed ā€œGraduate Grand Slamā€ made for a festive...

Soledad celebrates DĆ­a de los Muertos 2024 with vibrant community event

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad hosted its second annual DĆ­a de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration last Saturday afternoon at the Soledad Community Center. The Nov. 2 event invited families and community members of all backgrounds to honor loved ones who have passed...

Hit-and-run driver arrested after striking two Greenfield students walking to school

Greenfield Police Department
GREENFIELD — A 22-year-old Greenfield man was arrested this week after police say he struck two elementary-aged students with his vehicle and left the scene while the children were walking to school in the 400 block of Hutchinson Drive. According to the Greenfield Police Department,...

Monterey County honors 103-year-old WWII veteran from Salinas

SALINAS — Monterey County Board of Supervisors recently held a special ceremony to honor the distinguished service of Salinas World War II Merchant Marine veteran John Edward Laughton and declared Nov. 12, 2024, as ā€œJohn Edward Laughton Dayā€ in Monterey County. Laughton, born on Oct....

Cross country finals, flag football tourney this week

SALINAS VALLEY — Local high school runners and flag football players will be competing this week with championship hopes for cross country, and the chance to play in a season-ending tournament for flag football. CROSS COUNTRY On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Pacific Coast Athletic League (PCAL)...

Fall Festival a hit in Gonzales

GONZALES — The Fall Festival on Fourth Street in downtown Gonzales drew a crowd Saturday night with plenty of ghouls and monsters in attendance just days before Halloween.Ā  Nonprofit groups sold food and crafts while children and their parents enjoyed the games, music and contests....

Photos | Gonzales celebrates Independence Day 2024

A full day of celebration took place last Thursday for the annual Fourth of July event held at Central Park in Gonzales. With a 5K starting the day followed by a parade, community members also enjoyed music by the Survivors, Valley Roots and Banda...

Scheid Family Wines achieves Bee Friendly Farming Certification

GREENFIELD — Scheid Family Wines has successfully obtained the Bee Friendly Farming Certification for its estate White Flower Vineyard, a prestigious designation that underscores the Greenfield winery’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This certification, awarded by Pollinator Partnership, recognizes Scheid’s efforts to promote bee...

Man arrested after Sunday morning stabbing in Greenfield

Police arrest crime
GREENFIELD — 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...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 11, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 211:46 p.m. Attempted Murder (juvenile) on Oak Av. Jan. 229:15 a.m. Civil Matters on El Camino...