Salinas Valley athletes represent at college track finals
SALINAS VALLEY — As high schoolers are gathering for the 2023 Central Coast Section (CCS) trials and finals, their college counterparts gathered for the Northern California Community College Track and Field Championships just last week on May 12.
Hartnell College has, and always will be, a school full of...
Soledad community to decide funding for Safe Routes to School projects
SOLEDAD — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), in partnership with the City of Soledad, announced that Soledad residents and workers, age 14 and older, will have the opportunity to vote to determine which Safe Routes to School projects to fund in their city.
Voters...
Softball | Soledad Aztecs become co-champs for first time
SOLEDAD — For the first time in school history, the Soledad High girls’ softball team is a co-league champion.
The Aztecs softball program had to suffer for many years, but this year they made history when they beat Seaside, 11-1, on May 10. That win...
Gonzales officer earns countywide recognition for outstanding service
GONZALES — Gonzales Police Officer Nathan Cordoba was selected as the Monterey County Peace Officers Association’s 2022 Peace Officer of the Year.
Last month the Monterey County Peace Officers Association (MCPOA) hosted its annual awards banquet to recognize professional and uniformed staff members for their...
Police arrest Greenfield resident for shooting in King City
GREENFIELD — Through continuing investigation, King City Police Department detectives identified several subjects as persons of interest in the April 15 shooting of a juvenile in the 600 block of Bishop Street in King City.
On May 11, KCPD officers, along with assistance from other...
Past Gonzales High athletes relive accomplishments
GONZALES — Greatness on the playing fields, the courts and the mats were brought up by those that attended the 2023 Gonzales Spartans Hall of Fame Banquet on April 29 at the Amaral Ranch in Salinas.
A few hundred guests spent the evening reminiscing about...
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley kicks off 2023 ‘Wine Lovers’ drawing
SALINAS VALLEY — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley has kicked off the Annual “Wine Lovers” Drawing 2023, with proceeds benefiting its meal delivery program for homebound seniors in the area.
“It is crucial that we continue our fundraising efforts to assure that our...
Dylan Scott to perform at 2023 Salinas Valley Fair
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair is excited to be celebrating the 79th annual Salinas Valley Fair set for May 18-21 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., in King City.
New this year, multi-Platinum country pop singer Dylan Scott is scheduled to perform...
Winter storms cause $600M in Monterey County ag losses
MONTEREY COUNTY — This year’s onslaught of winter storms have cumulatively impacted a total of 20,073 acres and created $600 million of damage to the Monterey County agricultural industry.
On Friday, the County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner’s Office released the results of a second survey...
Softball | South Monterey County teams hope for playoffs
SALINAS VALLEY — Entering the final games of the season, let’s take a look at some of the South Monterey County softball teams’ resumes and see if they have a shot to make the playoffs.
In the Central Coast Section, there are six divisions. Out...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 4, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Dec. 163:30 p.m. Burglary on Broadway St.4:38 p.m. Hit-and-Run on N. San Lorenzo Av.
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