Monterey County honors last surviving Bracero of 1963 Chualar tragedy
CHUALAR ā Monterey County has honored the last surviving Bracero of the 1963 Chualar train tragedy, recognizing his life story and the enduring legacy of Bracero workers during Bracero Worker History Recognition Week.
During a special ceremony Sept. 16 at the Monterey County Board of...
Jury convicts Soledad man of resisting officer, DUI
SOLEDAD ā On Sept. 18, a Monterey County jury found David Fernando Hernandez, 34, of Soledad, guilty of felony resisting an officer with force or violence, misdemeanor driving under the influence of a drug, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug...
New fire engine joins Gonzales fleet
GONZALES ā A brand-new Fouts fire engine was presented last Thursday afternoon during a dedication ceremony in front of the Gonzales Fire Department.
The new $750,000 machine was funded by the County of Monterey Community Development Block Grant and Gonzales Measure K.
Gonzales Fire Chief Jason...
Soledad flag ceremony pays tribute to missing military
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police Department hosted a POW/MIA Flag Ceremony last Friday to honor and remember the courageous U.S. service members who were captured or remain unaccounted for.
āThis ceremony is more than a tradition; it is a living promise that their sacrifice will never...
Monterey County promotes child passenger safety during national observance week
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Departmentās Public Health Bureau is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance of keeping children in the correct car seat for their age and size.
During Child Passenger Safety...
Football | Soledad drops close game against MVC
SALINAS VALLEY ā Last Friday, the host Soledad Aztecs saw a 19-0 lead cut to 19-7 at halftime and were unable to slow down the visiting Monte Vista Christian Mustangs in the final two quarters in the 34-27 setback.
āWe started out well with a...
KION News shutters after 56 years
CENTRAL COAST ā KION TV abruptly shut down its news department this week after 56 years on the air.
According to Managing Editor and Anchor Jeanette Bent, the news team had just wrapped up their morning editorial meeting, Tuesday, when corporate executives gave them the...
Salinas Valley Healthās NICU Graduate Reunion scores home run with celebration
SALINAS VALLEY ā Nearly 500 parents, children, physicians, nurses and staff recently gathered for Salinas Valley Healthās Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Graduate Reunion, a biennial celebration of fragile beginnings that have blossomed into thriving childhoods.
A baseball-themed āGraduate Grand Slamā made for a festive...
Touch-A-Truck raises more than $65K for Coastal Kids Home Care
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The 11th annual Touch-A-Truck rolled into the Salinas Rodeo Grounds on Sept. 7, drawing more than 2,000 ticketed guests for a day of family fun that combined big rigs, community spirit and philanthropy.
Together, participants, sponsors and volunteers raised more than $65,000...
Blue Zones Project hosts community walk in Gonzales
GONZALES ā Nearly 40 Gonzales residents participated in last Wednesdayās Blue Zones Project community walk that started at Central Park.
Walkers began the activity with a group stretch and then trekked to the Gonzales Community Garden, followed by a return trip back to the park.
Blue...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 15, 2025
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Sept. 118:50 p.m. DUI on Canal St.
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