City of Soledad launches crack seal project
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad launched a crack seal project in July to help roads last longer and give motor vehicles a smoother drive.
Crack sealing is the most commonly applied preventative pavement maintenance, and it is a relatively inexpensive process for its tremendous benefit...
Northridge Mall celebrates 50 years in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Northridge Mall, an iconic shopping destination in Salinas, marks its 50th anniversary with a momentous celebration this Sunday.
To honor this significant milestone, the mall is hosting a free community event that offers a one-of-a-kind journey through the past five decades, an...
Wrestling | Gonzales wrestlers take 1st in county-wide tournament
GONZALES ā Gonzales Spartansā wrestling team hosted the Spartan Winter Crucible at Gonzales High School on Dec. 9.Ā
More than 300 wrestlers from schools across the county participated in the tournament.
The Spartansā Josiah Rosales, who wrestled at 215 pounds, was able to keep the gold...
Monterey Countyās Substance Use Response Team benefits from national opioid settlement
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Monterey has received its initial funding from a historic national opioid settlement, aimed at combating the devastating opioid crisis.
The settlement has already delivered $2.9 million to the County between 2022 and 2023, with a total of $13 million...
United Way Monterey Countyās āStuff the Busā campaign kicks off in Soledad to support local students
SOLEDAD ā Community leaders, volunteers and local agencies gathered last month at Jack Franscioni Elementary School in Soledad to officially kick off the 15th annual āStuff the Busā campaign, an initiative dedicated to providing school supplies to children experiencing homelessness and housing instability across...
Work continues on Arroyo Seco Road slide area west of Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks is reminding residents about the ongoing construction work on Arroyo Seco Road, west of Greenfield.
Last yearās winter storms damaged several sections of Arroyo Seco Road, between Carmel Valley Road and the Arroyo Seco Campground.
At milepost...
Wrestling | Gonzales Highās Amador medals at CCS Masters
GONZALES ā Gonzales High freshman wrestler Juliet Amador placed sixth in the 140-pound weight class at the Central Coast Section Masters championship on Saturday at Watsonville High.
A total of 90 schools participated in the championship. Amador was the only South Monterey County wrestler to...
Arrests made in check-cashing scheme in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Police Department has arrested two individuals following a three-month investigation into fraudulent check cashing.
Between Aug. 4 and Sept. 25, King City residents Olivia Pineda Carrazco and Juan Alberto Diaz cashed four fraudulent checks at various businesses in Greenfield.
āOur investigation revealed that...
Gonzales High announces outstanding athletes for 2024-25 school year
GONZALES ā Male and Female Athletes of the Year for the 2024-25 school year at Gonzales High School were announced last week.
Spartan senior football, basketball and track and field athlete Jackie Camacho was chosen as the Female Athlete of the Year, and senior cross...
Baseball | South Monterey County teams look toward playoffs
SALINAS VALLEY ā With one week left before finding out who will make it to the postseason, South Monterey County has at least one team going, but Soledad and King City will be in the conversation.
In the Central Coast Section, there are six divisions....
Local News
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 25, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Jan. 51:05 a.m. Vandalism on N. Vanderhurst Av.10:00 a.m. Bench warrant on S. San Lorenzo...























