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January 20, 2026

‘Beauty and the Beast’ ballet returns to South Monterey County

SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY — The curtain is set to rise once again on a beloved local production as the Monterey County Dance Foundation presents the “Beauty and the Beast Ballet” on April 25-27 at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City. This unique, medieval-themed adaptation...

Football | King City, Soledad prepare for division play Friday

King City football
SALINAS VALLEY — King City Mustang and Soledad Aztec football teams completed non-divisional play last week with wins Friday night. King City improved to 4-1 with a 38-0 home victory over the Watsonville Wildcatz, and Soledad (1-4) won its first game of the season at...

Gonzales High’s 1974 football team inducted into Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame

Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame 1974 Gonzales High football team
GONZALES — Sixteen players and two coaches from the 1974 Gonzales High School football team entered the Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame (SVSHOF) on Saturday at the Storm House in Salinas. The Gonzales football team became the first high school football team from the...

Salinas Valley Fair ‘kicks off’ 2023 season

SALINAS VALLEY — It was a packed house inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City on April 15, as 600 supporters of the Salinas Valley Fair attended the annual Fair Kick-Off dinner, dance and auction fundraiser. Guests were served a...

Equine therapy program expands to South Monterey County

Wonder Wood Ranch equine therapy
GREENFIELD — Wonder Wood Ranch (WWR), a Monterey County-based nonprofit known for transforming lives through equine therapy, has announced its expansion to Valley View Ranch Equine Rescue in South Monterey County. This bold move brings life-changing programming closer to the communities of Greenfield and King...

Inmate’s murder under investigation at Salinas Valley State Prison

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the homicide of inmate Joseph Mendoza, which occurred on April 8 at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad. At about 5:39 p.m., staff observed inmates Edgar Frayre and Nicolas Young attacking Mendoza...

Monterey County DA’s Office launches new fraud reporting tip line

Phone scam
MONTEREY COUNTY — Fraud affects everyone, whether it’s higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. That’s why the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm. These dedicated units target...

Calls grow to restrict harmful pesticide exposure in Monterey County

Omar Dieguez
SALINAS VALLEY — Several dozen community members gathered for a news conference at the County Government Center in Salinas last Tuesday to release a new study that found that pregnant women in Monterey County are more likely to be exposed to far higher levels...

Police make multiple arrests in Greenfield shooting

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has made multiple arrests in connection with a shooting that took place near Village Green Park last month. With assistance from the Seaside Police Department, 30-year-old Gregorio Castaneda of Greenfield was recently taken into custody for his involvement in the...

Volleyball | Soledad wins 2 to improve to .500 in Mission Division

SOLEDAD — A pair of home and away wins last week has the Soledad High volleyball team at .500 in the Mission Division of the Pacific Coast Athletic League. The Lady Aztecs played well in a 3-0 home win to the Watsonville Wildcatz and a...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 14, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 11:30 p.m. Petty Theft on Broadway St.6:50 p.m. Bench warrant on N. Russ Av.7:00...