Gonzales High senior awarded national mental health scholarship
GONZALES ā Gonzales High School senior Valeria Tinoco Perez has been awarded a Mental Health Awareness Scholarship from the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).
The award was established to recognize students for their positive efforts in raising awareness and affecting change regarding mental...
Hartnell College Athletics seeks nominations for 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College is now accepting nominations for the Hartnell College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The college invites alums, fans and members of the public to nominate standout athletes, coaches, teams, supporters and other key figures who have significantly...
Salinas Valley Fair returns with āthrillsā this week
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Fair will bring āGolden Hills & Fair Time Thrillsā for its 80th celebration taking place Thursday through Sunday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
āWe are so excited to celebrate the 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair, May 16-19,ā...
Bob Hoover Academy receives prestigious Golden Bell Award
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE), alongside the Bob Hoover Academy in Salinas, received a top state educational honor for the success of its ongoing partnership in providing Monterey County students with an exciting diploma track program.
On Nov. 30, the California...
Lancaster wins Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2025 title
SALINAS VALLEY ā Rachel Lancaster has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2025 following two days of competition July 2-3 at the Salinas Sports Complex.
Lancaster, Miss Marine Corp. League #014, vied for the title with three other accomplished young women: Emily Drost, Miss San...
Free courses equip Rancho Cielo students with essential financial skills
SALINAS ā To better equip young adults with essential life skills, Salinas-based nonprofit Rancho Cielo recently offered financial education workshops to 65 students ā some of whom are studying for jobs that will help them to earn their first paycheck.
During Financial Capability Month in...
Monterey County: Whistleblower lawsuit accuses current sheriff, former undersheriff of official misconduct
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A 23-year veteran of the Monterey County Sheriffās Office has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against his former employer alleging he was illegally fired after helping to form a union, refusing to endorse candidates for sheriff and opposing the sexual harassment of...
Arts4MC launches revamped grant program to boost equity in local arts
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the launch of a revamped grant initiative for its Community Arts Grants.
This new program combines the previous Arts and Cultural Impact Grant and Community Arts Grants into one comprehensive offering. The initiative aims...
Greenfieldās annual Harvest Festival returns with new updates for 2025
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield is gearing up for its beloved annual Harvest Festival, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 19, with a series of exciting updates that promise an even more vibrant celebration this year.
A key highlight of this yearās festivities is the move of the traditional...
City of Soledad invites community to help shape future of Toledo Basin Park
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad is hosting a community workshop next Tuesday to invite residents to help guide the vision for Toledo Basin Park ā the Cityās next outdoor space.
The future park site is located at the intersection of Gabilan Drive and Toledo Street....
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 7, 2026
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