Basketball | Greenfield, Soledad teams end season at playoffs
SALINAS VALLEY ā This past weekend was the start of the Central Coast Section (CCS) basketball playoffs, and South Monterey County was well represented with three teams in the postseason.
The local basketball teams that made it to the CCS playoffs were the Greenfield Bruins...
Salinas Valley State Prison among facilities placed on modified movement due to surge in violence
SOLEDAD ā California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is placing Level IV high-security sections within its facilities ā including Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad ā on modified program in response to a surge in violence against staff and incarcerated persons, effective March...
SPCA Monterey County issues hot weather advisory for pets
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Temperatures in Monterey County are expected to be very hot today and through the next few days. SPCA Monterey County advises pet owners that high temperatures can be dangerous for pets, especially since pets are not acclimated to this sudden weather change.
Pets...
Soledad DUI checkpoint a success with zero arrests
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police Department in cooperation with the California Highway Patrol conducted a DUI and driverās license checkpoint in the 100 block of Front Street on April 21.
Police said Fridayās checkpoint was āa success, and thankfully we came across no DUI drivers.ā
A total...
Alliance on Aging presents South County Solutions Summits to address community needs
SALINAS VALLEY ā The Alliance on Aging (AOA) is set to launch a series of South County Solutions Summits aimed at addressing vital concerns for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Monterey County.
These summits will create an essential platform for community members to...
DeCarli Insurance merges with Leavitt Central Coast Insurance Services in Salinas
SALINAS ā Steve DeCarli Insurance Services, based out of Monterey, is merging with Leavitt Central Coast Insurance Services (LCCIS), headquartered in Salinas, and an affiliate of the national brokerage firm, Leavitt Group.
Focused on serving residents of Monterey and San Benito counties, Steve DeCarli, the...
Monterey County Storm Relief Fund exceeds million-dollar mark
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Storm Relief Fund has surpassed $1 million in grants to local nonprofits to support recovery efforts.
Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) created the Storm Relief Fund on Jan. 10 to assist communities affected by the 2023 winter storms. Through...
Greenfield PD highlights Mobile Crisis Team
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Police Department is shining a light on its active partnership with Monterey County Behavioral Health, a collaboration dedicated to supporting the communityās mental well-being.
The departmentās Mobile Crisis Team includes not only officers trained in crisis intervention, but also Maria Guerrero, a...
Monterey County Free Libraries now accepting online payments
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) is now accepting online payments. Library users can pay fees owed on their library accounts with a credit or debit card by visiting emcfl.org.
MCFL eliminated fines for overdue library material in 2022; however, library users who...
Football | Greenfield, Gonzales head for showdown as King City, Soledad suffer losses
SALINAS VALLEY ā It appears the Greenfield Bruins and the Gonzales Spartans are headed for a major showdown at the end of the high school football season for the Santa Lucia Division.
Many fans wish the showdown could happen already since these are some of...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 25, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
May 268:55 a.m. Hit-and-Run on Willow Ct.4:56 p.m. Stop sign violation on Collins St.
May...