Greenfield marks 9/11 anniversary with commemoration
GREENFIELD ā City of Greenfield hosted a Patriot Day commemoration Monday morning to mark the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
The special ceremony, held outside the Greenfield Civic Center, included the Greenfield High School Cadet Corps, a speech by Mayor Bob White, a...
Alliance on Aging names McPherson as new executive director
SALINAS ā Longtime Monterey County resident John McPherson has been named the new executive director of Alliance on Aging, taking over for longtime Executive Director Teresa Sullivan, who is retiring.
McPherson has been executive director at education and advocacy nonprofit organizations, and held executive roles...
Monterey County Sheriffās Office details military equipment use
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval Nov. 7 for an updated military equipment use policy from the Monterey County Sheriffās Office and received a report on the use of such equipment in part of 2022.
The Sheriffās Office reported 33...
Greenfield High School students show off their best artwork
GREENFIELD ā Student artists from Greenfield High Schoolās art programs had 10 of their best pieces of artwork on display last Thursday evening inside the high schoolās library.
Parents and community members were invited to enjoy the May 4 art show that included portraits, watercolors...
National poetry competition comes to Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) will host the annual Poetry Out Loud (POL), a national recitation competition for local high school students, on Saturday, Feb. 3.
The 2024 POL competition will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the CSUMB...
IMSA race weekend draws rave reviews for new track surface and facilities at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS ā Nick Tandy completed a daring pass for the lead with 12 minutes remaining in last Sundayās Motul Course de Monterey Powered by Hyundai N and drove on to victory in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in...
Soledad announces Park Attendant Pilot Program for local youth
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad has announced the launch of its Park Attendant Pilot Program, a new initiative that provides youth employment opportunities while enhancing the safety, cleanliness and hospitality of Orchard Lane Park during the busy summer season.
The program, which will run on...
Salinas Valley State Prison inmates found guilty of first-degree attempted murder
SOLEDAD ā After a five-day trial, on Oct. 4, a jury found Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) inmates Jorge Farias, 37, and Michael Bloom, 43, guilty of first-degree attempted murder on an inmate.
Farias was found to have suffered two prior strike convictions under Californiaās...
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...
Gonzales Library announces temporary closure for relocation to new community center
GONZALES ā Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) has announced the upcoming relocation of the Gonzales Library to the new Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex.
According to MCFL, the move will āprovide an enhanced experience for patrons, integrating library services more closely with other...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 4, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
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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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