Foundation launches initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness and response in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the launch of the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), an initiative designed to enhance disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts throughout Monterey County.
The CFMCās COAD brings together a diverse network of nonprofit...
Softball | All-League players, team awards announced for South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā South Monterey County high school softball All-League players were recently announced by the Pacific Coast Athletic League in their respective divisions.
In the Mission Division, Avery Munoz of King City was named as a first-team All-League player as an outfielder and infielder....
Monterey County Environmental Health Bureau launches data dashboard in response to Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A new GIS-based data dashboard is now online and available to the public to track where environmental testing and monitoring have taken place across the tri-county area in response to the 2025 Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire.
This new interactive dashboard ā...
Bay Area man gets 150 years to life in prison for 2023 crime spree that began in Gonzales
GONZALES ā Tele Matangi, 37, of Pittsburg, was sentenced to 150 years to life in prison on May 29 after being found guilty by a jury of multiple charges arising from a daylong crime spree in September 2023.
Matangi was convicted of carjacking, attempted carjacking,...
Community Foundation for Monterey County announces LEAD Institute 2025 participants
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has selected 28 emerging nonprofit managers to join the LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Instituteās 2025 cohort.
LEAD is a year-long professional development institute offered by the CFMCās Center for Nonprofit Excellence to foster strong, effective...
Travel nurse gets 40 years to life in prison for child molestation in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Travis Harris, a 40-year-old travel nurse from Scotts Valley, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on June 4 after being convicted by a jury on multiple charges related to child molestation.
Judge Pamela Butler presided over the trial and sentencing....
Little League | South Monterey County Major teams play in Tournament of Champions
SALINAS VALLEY ā Little League Major teams from South Monterey County played at last weekās District 9 Tournament of Champions.
The double elimination tournament featured teams from Atlantic, Continental, Ferrasci, Gonzales, Greenfield, Hartnell, Hollister, King City, Manzanita, National and Soledad Little League programs.
Gonzales finished the...
Greenfield Highās Class of 2025 embraces future
GREENFIELD ā A packed stadium crowd at Greenfield High School on Friday watched as more than 200 students became the Bruinsā graduating Class of 2025.
āThe dedication and patience it took to raise us are about to pay off as we walk across this stage...
Gonzales High honors Class of 2025 during 113th Commencement at newly renovated stadium
GONZALES ā Traditions continued at Gonzales High School during the 113th Annual Commencement on Saturday morning at Dick Force Stadium, where more than 200 students graduated in front of their families, friends and school staff.
The walk from Spartan Alley to the stadium resumed as...
Downtown Soledad to come alive with Music in the Park starting Friday
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad has announced its first-ever Music in the Park summer series, a new community event bringing live music, food and family fun to the heart of downtown Soledad.
The free event series will take place at Cesar Chavez Park on the...
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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...