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March 19, 2026

Chase Bryant set to perform at 2025 Salinas Valley Fair

SALINAS VALLEY — Country singer-songwriter Chase Bryant is set to perform at the 81st Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 17, in King City. Bryant, one of the most prolific guitar players in today’s country class, had his debut single ā€œTake It On Backā€ hit...

Scheid Family Wines achieves Bee Friendly Farming Certification

GREENFIELD — Scheid Family Wines has successfully obtained the Bee Friendly Farming Certification for its estate White Flower Vineyard, a prestigious designation that underscores the Greenfield winery’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This certification, awarded by Pollinator Partnership, recognizes Scheid’s efforts to promote bee...

Softball | King City Mustangs, Greenfield Bruins celebrate winning records

SALINAS VALLEY — The Greenfield and King City high school softball teams have winning records in their respective divisions of the Pacific Coast Athletic League. The Bruins are 3-0 in the Cypress Division and the Mustangs are 4-1 in the Mission Division. Greenfield played at...

New board member joins Salinas Valley Health

Salinas Valley Health
SALINAS — Salinas resident Isaura Arreguin took the oath of office March 27 to serve the Salinas Valley Health Board of Directors in Zone 3. ā€œIsaura brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of community experience to the role,ā€ said Joel Hernandez Laguna, president of Salinas...

South County Young Adult Job Fair set for Saturday in Soledad

SOLEDAD — Monterey County Works and the City of Soledad are teaming up for a South County Young Adult Job Fair on Saturday, April 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, in Soledad. ā€œWe’re proud to partner with...

8 suspects arrested in San Jose homicide tied to Greenfield gang; 6 from South Monterey County

GREENFIELD — Authorities have arrested eight young men in connection with San Jose’s first homicide of 2025, all of whom have been linked to a gang based out of Greenfield. Six of the suspects are residents of South Monterey County, including individuals from Greenfield, Soledad...

Caltrans and TAMC launch innovative adaptive signal control pilot on SR 68

SALINAS VALLEY — Caltrans District 5 and Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) staff recently presented an update on efforts to implement an adaptive signal control pilot project in the Scenic State Route 68 Corridor. Last October, the TAMC Board of Directors allocated $500,000 in...

Soledad teacher nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award

SOLEDAD — Gabilan Elementary School teacher Laura Maldonado has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across...

Track and Field | 80th King City Invitational set for this Saturday

KING CITY — The 80th Annual King City Invitational Track and Field Meet will take place this Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. The April 5 invitational will be hosted by the King City High School track and field team. Divisions include varsity boys and girls...

Police discover illegal cockfighting operation outside Greenfield

GREENFIELD — On March 21, around 11 p.m., a Greenfield Police officer patrolling Patriot Park discovered a large gathering in a vineyard in the 41000 block of Elm Avenue, adjacent to the park, just outside Greenfield. Upon approaching, more than 40 individuals fled the scene...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 11, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 211:46 p.m. Attempted Murder (juvenile) on Oak Av. Jan. 229:15 a.m. Civil Matters on El Camino...