United Way Monterey County’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign kicks off in Soledad to support local students
SOLEDAD — Community leaders, volunteers and local agencies gathered last month at Jack Franscioni Elementary School in Soledad to officially kick off the 15th annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign, an initiative dedicated to providing school supplies to children experiencing homelessness and housing instability across...
Body recovered after vehicle found in Arroyo Seco River
GREENFIELD — Authorities recovered the body of a man Monday after a vehicle was discovered partially submerged in the Arroyo Seco River west of Greenfield, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident began Sunday, April 12, at about 4:30 p.m., when a kayaker...
Soccer | Soledad boys, Gonzales girls win Cypress Division championships
SALINAS VALLEY — One win on the field and one win by forfeit earned the Soledad Aztec boys soccer team the Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division Championship.
The Aztecs finished with a 10-2-0 division record and were 14-2-3 overall.
Soledad began the week earning a...
Monterey County Workforce Development Board launches new initiative
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board has launched Monterey County Works, a new initiative that highlights valuable services and benefits for local job seekers and employers.
The initiative reflects the organization’s evolution while maintaining its mission to provide innovative workforce solutions to the...
Salinas Valley Health president/CEO to resign in 2024
SALINAS — Salinas Valley Health President/CEO Pete Delgado has announced his resignation after 10 years at the helm of the local health organization.
“I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the trust, support and collaboration I have experienced during my tenure as your president/CEO,”...
Football | Gonzales and Greenfield celebrate wins as Soledad comes up short
SALINAS VALLEY — It was a great week for the Gonzales Spartans and the Greenfield Bruins high school football teams as they each won their games, while the Soledad Aztecs came up short.
Gonzales Spartans
As the season continues, the Spartans are right in the middle...
Soledad secures $50K grant for Container Village Project feasibility study
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Program, a significant initiative aimed at fostering economic growth in rural communities.
This funding, combined with an equal match from the city, will total $100,000...
Baseball | Soledad and Greenfield extend winning streaks
SALINAS VALLEY — After dropping their first two Gabilan Division games against the reigning Division Ill Central Coast Section champions, the Monterey Toreadors, the Soledad Aztecs baseball team has now won four straight as they swept their series against Carmel Padres last week.
Heading into...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams playing final 2025 games
SALINAS VALLEY — In a South Monterey County rivalry, the Soledad girls’ soccer team defeated host Gonzales by a 2-1 score last Friday night at Dick Force Stadium.
The Lady Aztecs’ Jeannette Valdez scored the winning goal off an assist by Nichole Gonzalez late in...
Fall Festival a hit in Gonzales
GONZALES — The Fall Festival on Fourth Street in downtown Gonzales drew a crowd Saturday night with plenty of ghouls and monsters in attendance just days before Halloween.
Nonprofit groups sold food and crafts while children and their parents enjoyed the games, music and contests....
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 22, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
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March 162:33 a.m. Parking in a red zone on Andrus St.8:43 a.m. Violation of court...























