Farms statewide hit by storms and floods
                    
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Warm atmospheric river storms wreaked havoc on California last week, causing widespread flooding from rain and snowmelt, which overfilled rivers and creeks, displaced residents, washed out roads and damaged agriculture.
In Monterey County, there was significant flooding along the Salinas River and...                
                
            Salinas Valley Health unveils Rose River Memorial
                    
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Health and Healing Together hosted the Monterey County dedication of the Rose River Memorial art project to recognize the impact of Covid-19 and promote community healing.
The renowned Los Angeles artist who co-founded the national effort was one of the...                
                
            CSUMB president pays visit to South Monterey County
                    
SALINAS VALLEY ā As part of an effort to boost the presence of California State University, Monterey Bay in South Monterey County, CSUMB President Vanya QuiƱones and several other university officials recently toured the region and met with students, government representatives and members of...                
                
            Gonzales High 2023 Hall of Fame members chosen
                    
GONZALES ā Four women and seven men have been chosen to enter the Gonzales High School Athletic Hall of Fame, including an Olympian, a Paralympian and a group of multisport athletes. 
Along with the individual inductees, three coaches and four teams will be enshrined into...                
                
            Two arrested in Greenfield marijuana facility burglary
                    
GREENFIELD ā Police have arrested two of a dozen suspects involved in the burglary of a Greenfield marijuana facility.
According to Greenfield Police Department, 12 suspects showed up in three vehicles at a marijuana facility on Cherry Avenue on March 21.
Security staff called 911, and...                
                
            Clem Albertoni Cowboy Gathering set for Saturday
                    
SALINAS ā The Clem Albertoni Cowboy Gathering presented by Taylor Farms will take place Saturday, March 25, at the Fox Theater in Salinas.
The event, produced by the California Rodeo Association, is held in memory of long-time master of ceremonies and cowboy poet Clem Albertoni,...                
                
            Baseball | Soledad Aztecs bounce back to win 3 straight games
                    
SOLEDAD ā After dropping two close games to Monterey, the Soledad Aztecs baseball team went on a three-game winning streak, in which they outscored their opponents 37-9.
Going into this season, Soledad knew the Gabilan Division would be no joke. Last week they lost two...                
                
            Soledad High School bands to perform with Monterey County Pops!
                    
SOLEDAD ā The sounds of two bands and a mariachi group, all under the direction of faculty member Edward Maag, have been filling the halls of Soledad High School.
Students are preparing for March 23, when 22 professional musicians from Monterey County Pops! will travel...                
                
            Community members sought for Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees
                    
SALINAS VALLEY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is recruiting community members to participate in the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees in each of the four South Monterey County cities of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
Safe Routes to School...                
                
            Lavender Creek partners with Scheid Vineyards in Greenfield
                    
GREENFIELD ā Lavender Creek, a lavender farm and wellness brand, has teamed up with Scheid Vineyards to offer lavender gifts at the wineryās award-winning tasting rooms, including in Greenfield.
The co-founders, Ryan and Myriah Hopkins, launched a catalog of soothing lavender bath and beauty products...                
                
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 29, 2025
                
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Oct. 27:52 a.m. Traffic collision on S. 1st St.11:43 a.m. CPS report on Amherst Dr.
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