Monterey County honors 103-year-old WWII veteran from Salinas
SALINAS ā 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 āJohn Edward Laughton Dayā in Monterey County.
Laughton, born on Oct....
Salinas Valley Fair ākicks offā 2023 season
SALINAS VALLEY ā It was a packed house inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City on April 15, as 600 supporters of the Salinas Valley Fair attended the annual Fair Kick-Off dinner, dance and auction fundraiser.
Guests were served a...
Blue Zones Project hosts community walk in Gonzales
GONZALES ā Nearly 40 Gonzales residents participated in last Wednesdayās Blue Zones Project community walk that started at Central Park.
Walkers began the activity with a group stretch and then trekked to the Gonzales Community Garden, followed by a return trip back to the park.
Blue...
CRU Winery celebrates 20th anniversary at Soledad, Madera tasting rooms
SOLEDAD ā CRU Winery will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with special tastings, wine dinners and a commemorative 20th anniversary bottling.
Wine lovers can take part in CRU Wineryās 20th anniversary tastings at its Santa Lucia Highlands (Soledad)Ā and Central Valley (Madera) tasting rooms Sept. 9-10....
Monterey Countyās 2022 Crop Report reveals strength in lettuce industry, weakness in cannabis production
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey Countyās crop production increased in value last year by more than $500 million despite decreases in both wine grapes and cannabis, according to the countyās 2022 Crop and Livestock Report.
Overall gross crop and livestock production was over $4.6 billion in...
Cal Waterās King City, Salinas districts provide $19K in donations this Thanksgiving
SALINAS VALLEY ā To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, California Water Service (Cal Water) partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations in King City and Salinas on Nov. 9 for the utilityās annual Operation Gobble distribution.
Cal Water donated $10,500 and...
I Cantori di Carmel presents free holiday concert for South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā South Monterey County residents are in for a musical treat this holiday season, as I Cantori di Carmel brings its first-ever free Community Concert to the Robert Stanton Theater in King City this Saturday afternoon.
This festive event marks a new chapter...
Greenfield police arrest man for sexual assault of juveniles
GREENFIELD ā In late May, patrol officers from the Greenfield Police Department responded to a local elementary school regarding a report of sexual assault of a minor by an adult.
An 8-year-old girl reported being sexually abused by an adult known to her, police said....
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...
Football | Soledad beats Rancho San Juan as King City struggles against Alisal
SOLEDAD ā Going into last Fridayās games, only four more weeks remain in the high school football regular season. With the postseason out of reach for the Soledad Aztecs and the King City Mustangs, the pride that these two schools have will make them...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 26, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
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Nov. 1712:16 a.m. Misconduct on San Gabriel.6:36 a.m. Property report on West St.9:40 p.m. Property damage...























