New cameras monitor Arroyo Seco landslide
GREENFIELD ā The County of Monterey, along with Cal Fire and state geologists are continuing to monitor a landslide in Arroyo Seco west of Greenfield that was discovered last month following the onslaught of winter storms.
As part of that monitoring, an ALERTCalifornia camera station...
Baseball | South Monterey County teams look toward playoffs
SALINAS VALLEY ā With one week left before finding out who will make it to the postseason, South Monterey County has at least one team going, but Soledad and King City will be in the conversation.
In the Central Coast Section, there are six divisions....
Greenfield High School students show off their best artwork
GREENFIELD ā Student artists from Greenfield High Schoolās art programs had 10 of their best pieces of artwork on display last Thursday evening inside the high schoolās library.
Parents and community members were invited to enjoy the May 4 art show that included portraits, watercolors...
Notre Dameās Lopez of Soledad signs with Hiram College
SOLEDAD ā Notre Dame High softball infielder Julie Ann Lopez of Soledad signed a Letter of Intent last Thursday to attend Hiram College in Ohio and will receive a full-ride softball and academic scholarship.
Hiram is a Division III college for softball.
Lopez, the 17-year-old daughter...
Gonzales Youth Guardians help with Grande Royal Tea Party
GONZALES ā Gonzales Youth Guardians recently participated in the Grande Royal Tea Party, honoring senior citizens of Gonzales.
The students, supervised by Jean Salcido of the Adventure Seeking Seniors group, helped set up and serve desserts during the annual celebration held at the Apostolic Church...
Gonzales USD hosts first College and Career Day
GONZALES ā Gonzales Unified School District hosted its first district-wide College and Career Day on April 22 at Gonzales High School.
The inaugural event was open to students from all grade levels.
More than 55 colleges and career professionals were in attendance with students gaining valuable...
Overnight closure of northbound 101 in Soledad begins tonight
SOLEDAD ā Bridge rehabilitation work in Soledad will result in a full closure of northbound Highway 101 for four consecutive nights beginning Monday, May 8, and continuing through Thursday, May 11.
These full closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. A...
Track and Field | South Monterey County track teams head to Masters Meet
SALINAS VALLEY ā Track and field teams from South Monterey County will be competing this Saturday at the Pacific Coast Athletic League Masters Meet at Pacific Grove High School.
The top competitors will qualify for the Central Coast Section semi-finals that will take place Saturday,...
Soledad man arrested for molesting minor under 10
SOLEDAD ā A 35-year-old man from Soledad has been arrested for sexually assaulting a minor, announced the Monterey County Sheriffās Office on Thursday.
Carlos Sandoval Valencia was arrested Wednesday for an unrelated investigation by the Soledad Police Department. When deputies learned Valencia was in custody,...
Gonzales community members discard medications
GONZALES ā Gonzales Police Department and Sun Street Centers hosted the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the police station on April 22.
Community members dropped off almost 30 pounds of expired or unused prescription drugs.
For the convenience of the public, drop-off boxes...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 29, 2025
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