Monterey Countyās Science of Reading Academy expands educator training
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) is offering the Science of Reading Academy, a professional development series providing local teachers with research-based tools and strategies to accelerate literacy in classroom settings serving students ages 4 to 8.
The first cohort launched in...
Miss Salinas Valley Fair 2023 crowned
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Fair has announced Kyla Lambert, a senior at King City High School, as Miss Salinas Valley Fair 2023.
Over the next year, Lambert will represent the fair, making appearances at special events and inviting guests to attend the 79th annual...
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...
From horses to Merrillās Thundering Herd: Rose Escobar shares love of rodeo and serving others
SALINAS VALLEY ā Ever since a young child, Rose Escobar dreamed of becoming a Rodeo Queen ā a best-in-class combination of horsemanship and athletic abilities paired with personal skills of public speaking and knowledge of the heritage of agriculture.
That dream came true this year...
Design phase now complete for Gonzales Community Center Complex
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales has announced that on Feb. 28 the design/build team of Otto Construction/WRNS Studio submitted 100% construction documents for the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex to the city for building code review by its building official.
This completes the...
Escobar wins Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023 title
SALINAS VALLEY ā Rose Escobar of Salinas has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023 and will represent the California Rodeo Salinas as an ambassador for the event and western lifestyle over the next year.
The annual competition took place over two days, July 7-8,...
Thousands turn out for 2023 California International Airshow in Salinas
SALINAS ā The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a display of aerial teamwork during the 2023 California International Airshow in Salinas last weekend.
The Thunderbirds, one of the oldest demonstration squadrons in the Air Force, were the headliner of this yearās airshow, Oct. 7-8,...
New study focuses on āBuilding an Inclusive Economyā in Monterey Bay region
CENTRAL COAST ā A new report commissioned by Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and developed by the Institute for Social Transformation at UC Santa Cruz presents a range of indicators that can be used to develop strategies toward a more inclusive economy in the...
Greenfieldās Pacheco sworn in as CHP officer
GREENFIELD ā Ana Pacheco of Greenfield successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy, and has been assigned to duty at the CHPās Oakland Area office.
Officer Pacheco graduated from Greenfield School in 2009. Prior to attending the CHP Academy, she earned...
Baseball | Greenfield Bruins clinch Cypress Division again
GREENFIELD ā Once again, the Greenfield Bruins varsity baseball team is sitting atop the Cypress Division for the first time since the 2019 season.
Coming into the 2022-23 season, the Bruins were the favorites to capture the Cypress title because of all the returning talent,...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 2, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
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June 182:49 p.m. Traffic violation on Front St.
June 199:36 a.m. Found property (gun magazine)...