Wrestling | Greenfieldās Vasquez-Gutierrez captures back-to-back CCS titles
GREENFIELD ā Estrella Vasquez-Gutierrez was the shining star for Greenfield High after she took first in the 235-pound weight class championship at the Central Coast Section (CCS) Masters Tournament at Watsonville High School on Feb. 17.
The defending heavyweight champion went 3-0 in last weekendās...
Photos | Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Spook Fest bring spirited affair to Soledad
More than 300 community members attended the City of Soledadās first-ever General Plan Kickoff and Dia de los Muertos Celebration last Thursday at the Soledad Community Center.
The Nov. 2 gathering was designed to engage the community in shaping the future through the General...
Monterey County youth drug education gets a sliver of marijuana taxes, grand jury says
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County collected more than $70 million in marijuana taxes but spent just $93,000 for youth drug education ā the top priority set by residents ā according to a civil grand jury report.
Some of the largest expenditures the grand jury noted...
Jury convicts Bay Area man for 2023 crime spree involving shooting, multiple carjackings
GONZALES ā On March 14, a jury found Tele Matangi, 37, of Pittsburg, guilty of multiple charges arising from a daylong crime spree in September 2023.
Matangi was convicted of carjacking, attempted carjacking, residential burglary, first-degree robbery, shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, being a...
First United Methodist Church of Salinas dedicates brand-new kitchen
SALINAS ā On Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church at 404 Lincoln Ave. in Salinas will celebrate the remodeling of its kitchen, which is not only used for church functions, but also to provide meals to anyone in...
Gonzales celebrates veterans with āHometown Heroesā ceremony
GONZALES ā In a heartfelt tribute, the City of Gonzales honored 28 local veterans and active-duty service members during a special Hometown Heroes ceremony last week at Central Park.
The Nov. 6 event, held in partnership with the American Legion Post 81 and the American...
Softball | King City, Soledad reach CCS semifinals
SALINAS VALLEY ā King City and Soledad high school softball teams reached the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division V Playoffs with wins in Saturdayās quarterfinals.
The Mustangs are the No. 4 seed and began the playoffs with a 9-2 home victory over No....
Pilot project aims to boost road safety in Gonzales
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales, in partnership with the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) and Ecology Action, will be implementing a bike lane pilot project from April 7 through June 30, as part of the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan.
The pilot...
An evening trip down to the Soledad Certified Farmerās Market
SOLEDAD ā From afar, the Soledad Certified Farmerās Market on Soledad Street doesnāt seem like much compared to the larger events happening around Monterey County during the spring and summer months.
So, my fiancĆ©e, Luisa, and I decided to stop by since itās right around...
Soccer | Soledad girls lose critical match for Gabilan Division crown
SOLEDAD ā Soledad hit a small bump on the road in capturing the Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division girls' soccer title after suffering its first loss in league play last week.
In just the second time this season, the Aztecs were held scoreless in...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 27, 2025
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July 1612:55 p.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Third St.3:50 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Division...