City of Soledad launches crack seal project
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad launched a crack seal project in July to help roads last longer and give motor vehicles a smoother drive.
Crack sealing is the most commonly applied preventative pavement maintenance, and it is a relatively inexpensive process for its tremendous benefit...
Health officials launch community survey related to Moss Landing battery fire
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The Health Departments of the Counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz invite the public to participate in a community survey to systematically gather information about potential health concerns related to the January 2025 battery fire at the Vistra Moss...
Softball | Greenfield racks up runs in 3-game winning streak
SALINAS VALLEY ā An offensive explosion for the Greenfield Bruins softball team produced 63 runs in wins against Anzar, Pajaro Valley and Marina.
In their first game last week, the Bruins shut out the Anzar Hawks, 15-0. Greenfield scored five runs in the first, second...
Hanley Investment Group announces sale of Dutch Bros Coffee location in Soledad for $2.15M
SOLEDAD ā Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a leading nationwide brokerage firm specializing in retail property transactions, has facilitated the sale of a new Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru location at 526 Nestles Road in Soledad.
The property was sold for $2.15 million to a...
Greenfield Police Department welcomes new officers
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Police Department has introduced its newest members, who bring a wealth of experience, dedication and local pride to the force.
āPlease join us in giving a warm welcome to Captain Andres Paredes, Officer Erik Vargas and Officer Kendrick Pearson,ā police said.
Captain Andres...
Scheid Family Wines enters 7th year of 100% wind-powered wines
GREENFIELD ā This Earth Month, Scheid Family Wines celebrates nearly seven years of being 100% powered by renewable wind energy.
The Greenfield family-owned and operated wine company, which has embraced sustainability as a core tenet since its inception in 1972, is the only winery in...
Soledadās Lopez excels in softball at Jackson State
SOLEDAD ā Former Notre Dame softball standout and Soledad resident Julie Lopez made the jump from high school to Division I this year, going all the way to NCAA Division I Regionals with the Jackson State University Tigers.
Lopez earned a starting spot at shortstop...
CSUMB Salinas City Center rebrands as One Main Street under new ownership
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation and the National Steinbeck Center have formally assumed ownership of the CSUMB Salinas City Center from Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB).
The building will be renamed One Main Street. The announcement was made during a press conference Wednesday morning and...
Track and Field | Soledad girlsā relay team sets record
SOLEDAD ā Last Thursday, April 18, at North Salinas High School in Salinas, the Soledad High girlsā 4x100 relay team established a new school record in the track event with a time of 53.44.
Members of the Aztecs relay team were: juniors Chikamso Elelleh and...
New Alert and Warning System enhances safety for Monterey County residents
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey Countyās Department of Emergency Management has announced the implementation of a cutting-edge Alert and Warning System designed to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
This collaborative project, which started in 2022 and brings together dozens of emergency response agencies,...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 3, 2025
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July 2610:19 a.m. Grand Theft on N. Third St.
July 2712:45 p.m. Found Property on Broadway...