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March 29, 2024

Fire crews rescue hiker at Pinnacles National Park

Pinnacles National Park rescue
SOLEDAD ā€” Soledad Fire Department and Cal Fire BEU Pinnacles Crew 1 worked together to rescue a hiker in the western part of Pinnacles National Park on Saturday afternoon. They responded to the call for a medical rescue at around 3 p.m. on March 2...

Community Foundation for Monterey County offers $1.5M in scholarships for local students

Community Foundation for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” Many Monterey County students aspire to attend college, but the cost of higher education keeps them from achieving that dream. Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has been working with individuals, families and businesses to help close the gap. More than $1.5...

Salinas Valley reels from deadly shooting at King City party

King City Police Department press conference
SALINAS VALLEY ā€” Four residents were killed and seven others injured following a shooting Sunday night outside a home on Second Street in King City, and now a $20,000 reward is being offered to help capture the suspects involved. The four killed have been identified...

Greenfield man gets 17 years in prison for lewd and lascivious acts upon minor

Law judge court
GREENFIELD ā€” Monterey County Judge Rafael Vazquez sentenced Greenfield resident Juan Pablo Aragon-Herrera, 38, to a total term of 17 years in state prison on Feb. 27. On Nov. 17, 2023, a Monterey County jury convicted Aragon-Herrera of committing lewd and lascivious acts upon a...

Local collaboration brings comfort to Soledadā€™s skilled nursing facility

Lavender towels
SOLEDAD ā€” Lavender Creek Co. and the Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) have announced a partnership that introduces the soothing benefits of lavender to the residents and patients of Eden Valley Care Center, a 59-bed skilled nursing facility in Soledad. Nestled on 70 acres...

College art scholarships available for Monterey County high school seniors

Arts Council for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 College Arts Scholarship offered by the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC). The application period will end on Wednesday, March 6. Graduating seniors from Monterey County high schools who are interested in pursuing higher education...

New multi-specialty health clinic opens in Gonzales

Ocean Breeze Multi Specialty Clinic
GONZALES ā€” The grand opening of Ocean Breeze Multi Specialty Clinic took place last Friday afternoon in Gonzales. The new clinic at 132 Alta St. will provide access to the underserved and agricultural populations. ā€œBuilding a compassionate and culturally competent clinic was a priority for CEO/Founder...

Jury convicts Soledad man of murder and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated

Law judge court
SOLEDAD ā€” David Merino Ramirez, 32, of Soledad was convicted by a jury of murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving on a suspended license on Feb. 16. On Aug. 21, 2020, around 9 p.m., Ramirez was driving northbound at speeds exceeding 80 mph...

Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Feb. 29, 2024

Grad Notes
Ariana Mercado of Soledad, Daniel Pantoja of Greenfield and Anthony Rangel of King City were named to the Fall 2023 Deanā€™s List at University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan. USM students must end the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better to make...

Baseball | Season gets underway for South Monterey County teams

Baseball
SALINAS VALLEY ā€” As the spring approaches, itā€™s time to break out the bats and gloves as the start of the baseball season is officially on the way. To start off the season, there could be a major problem due to potential rain coming into...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 20, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD March 96:56 p.m. DUI on El Camino Real. March 107:21 a.m. Agency Outside Assistance on Cypress...