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April 5, 2026

Greenfield man sentenced to 25-years-to-life in prison for child molestation

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GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Feb. 21 that Greenfield resident Gustavo Espinoza Villalobos, 33, has been sentenced to 25-years-to-life in state prison by Superior Court Judge Mark Hood. On Dec. 13, 2024, a jury found Villalobos guilty of three counts of lewd...

Soccer | Soledad Aztec girls advance in CCS

Soledad High School girls soccer
SOLEDAD — Soledad High School Aztec girls’ soccer team has qualified for Wednesday’s Central Coast Section (CCS) semifinals with a win last Saturday in the quarterfinal round. Soledad (#3 seed) beat #6 seed Silver Creek Raiders 3-2 in penalty kicks. Playing in a steady rain, the...

Touch-A-Truck marks 10 years of community support and fun

SALINAS — Coastal Kids Home Care marked a significant milestone on Aug. 25, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Touch-A-Truck event. Over the past decade, this event has become a cornerstone of community engagement, bringing together families, local businesses and volunteers to support health and...

Gonzales among 20 finalists for national award

GONZALES — City of Gonzales was selected as one of 20 finalists for the National All-America City Award given by the National Civic League. The All-America City Award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to successfully address local issues, and this...

Football | Greenfield, Soledad complete season with wins as Gonzales falls to Santa Cruz

Gonzales Spartans football
SALINAS VALLEY — The Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales high school football teams concluded their 2025 seasons last Friday night. The Greenfield Bruins (1-9) won their first game of the season, defeating the Rancho San Juan Trailblazers, 34-7; Soledad traveled to Salinas and beat the Everett...

Salinas businessman to be inducted into Airshow Hall of Fame

Jim Gattis
SALINAS — The International Council of Airshows (ICAS) has announced this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, and Salinas businessman and one of the founders of the California International Airshow Salinas — Jim Gattis — will be inducted into theĀ Airshow Hall of Fame. Gattis will be joining some...

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership secures millions for agtech innovation

Drone over ag field
CENTRAL COAST — Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is helping to advance agriculture technology (agtech) and workforce development across the Central Coast, supporting a statewide initiative that aims to create well-paying jobs and strengthen the region’s economy. MBEP, a regional economic development organization, co-founded and...

General Election 2024: Rodriguez keeps Greenfield District 4 council seat; District 1 race still tight

GREENFIELD — In the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, incumbent Ariana Rodriguez has successfully defended her Greenfield City Council seat for District 4. Rodriguez, a college program coordinator who joined the council last year, secured 225 votes, or 60.32%, against challenger Cynthia Zavala, who earned...

Families turn out for back-to-back celebrations at Gonzales Central park

Cinco de Mayo
GONZALES — Gonzales residents gathered at Central Park for consecutive Sunday celebrations with Dia del NiƱo (Day of the Child) followed by Cinco de Mayo (May 5). Grupos Unidos and the City of Gonzales hosted the 17th annual Day of the Child event on April...

Soledad DUI checkpoint a success with zero arrests

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department in cooperation with the California Highway Patrol conducted a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint in the 100 block of Front Street on April 21. Police said Friday’s checkpoint was ā€œa success, and thankfully we came across no DUI drivers.ā€ A total...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 1, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 152:56 a.m. DUI on Oak Av.1:43 p.m. Disorderly conduct and probation violation on Walnut Av.4:58...