Japanese discount retailer Daiso opens its Salinas store Saturday
Popular chain brings thousands of affordable household items and Japanese goods to Central Coast
Daiso, the cult-favorite Japanese discount store, will open its doors at Harden Ranch Plaza at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, marking the retailer's first location on the Central Coast.
The store...
Basketball | League play begins for South Monterey County high school teams
SALINAS VALLEY — With the beginning of the new year, play in the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s divisions will begin this week in high school basketball.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
In the final preseason games of the season, the Soledad Aztec and Greenfield Bruin boys’ teams split their...
Storms flood South Monterey County communities
GREENFIELD — Recent heavy rains have undermined and washed out a section of Arroyo Seco Road west of Greenfield, creating a 40-foot drop on one side and making it impassable.
The Arroyo Seco community remained under evacuation orders through the weekend, with some residents who...
Pinnacles celebrates 10th anniversary as national park
SOLEDAD — A public celebration took place Saturday at the Soledad Historical Society for the 10th anniversary of the Pinnacles becoming a national park and the 20 years of the Condor Recovery Program.
Community Volunteer Ambassador Beatriz Jacobo, a Soledad resident and an employee of...
Soledad soccer star earns recognition at Latino Spirit Awards
SOLEDAD — Soledad native Vanessa Aguilar was among those recognized last month during the 22nd Annual Latino Spirit Awards hosted by the California Latino Legislative Caucus at the State Capitol in Sacramento.
The awards honor the significant contributions of prominent Latino leaders across all industries...
Guitars Not Guns makes historic donation of 200 guitars to South Monterey County schools
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Monterey County Chapter of Guitars Not Guns, in conjunction with the Monterey County Office of Education, distributed 200 Keith Urban Yamaha Guitars, along with Gator guitar cases, to 10 school districts in South Monterey County on April 22.
Thanks to Monterey...
Greenfield resident among honorees at Girls Inc. CC’s 20-year celebration
CENTRAL COAST — It was a festive occasion on Nov. 10 as Girls Inc. of the Central Coast celebrated 20 years of successful programming at The Lodge in Pebble Beach.
The Gratitude Gala celebrated the thousands of strong, smart and bold girls who have benefited...
CRU Winery in Soledad makes history as a Blue Zones Project participant
SOLEDAD — CRU Winery’s tasting room has been designated a Blue Zones Project Participating Organization — the first of its kind to join the health initiative in Monterey County.
The acknowledgment recognizes CRU Winery for actively implementing lifestyle changes and environmental modifications to promote longevity...
Scammers target PG&E customers, stealing more than $334K this year
CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more than $334,000 in losses to scammers.
The average scam victim lost over $600, and more than 500 customers have reported falling...
Disaster CalFresh food benefits available for storm victims
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) has announced that individuals and families impacted by recent severe winter storms may be eligible to receive Disaster CalFresh food benefits as part of continuing disaster recovery efforts.
A family of four with a monthly...
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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...























