Navy veteran returns to Greenfield to speak with youth
GREENFIELD ā A retired captain in the U.S. Navy who grew up in the Salinas Valley returned to the area last week to not only visit family, but also speak to local youth about veterans and the meaning behind Veterans Day.
Gilbert āGilā Acosta was...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Dec. 16, 2024
Don Bolin of Soledad and Blas Trujillo of Greenfield were named to the Summer 2024 Presidentās List at Southern New Hampshire University. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.700 and above for...
Salinas Valley Recycles unveils Education Center and Garden near Gonzales
GONZALES ā Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, aka Salinas Valley Recycles (SVR), will celebrate the grand opening of its new Education Center and Garden near Gonzales this Saturday in conjunction with the Youth Councilās year-end community project ā a Sustainability Fair.
In 2023, the inaugural...
Monterey County joins coalition in lawsuit against Trump Administrationās sanctuary policy threats
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has joined a coalition of cities and counties across the United States in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administrationās unlawful threats against local jurisdictions with so-called āsanctuaryā policies.
The lawsuit, spearheaded by the County of Santa Clara...
Last day to register for Hartnell Community College District Special Election is May 20
SALINAS ā The last day to register to vote for the June 4 Hartnell Community College District, Trustee Area 6, Special Vacancy Election is Monday, May 20.
Trustee Area 6 includes parts of Northeast Salinas, Chualar, Gonzales and Soledad.
Eligible citizens can register to vote:
Online at...
Soledad gears up for 3rd annual Hot Summer Days Car Show
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad has announced the third annual Soledad Hot Summer Days Car Show and Fundraiser, which has become a yearly staple in the city, attracting hundreds of car lovers across Monterey County.
This yearās event is set for Saturday, July 6, from...
County of Monterey begins road striping project
MONTEREY COUNTY ā County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks is alerting residents and commuters of ongoing roadway improvement projects scheduled for 28 locations throughout the county within Carmel Valley, South County, North County and rural areas of Salinas.
Work began Monday,...
Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off builds excitement for 2025 āBerry Best Fairā
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City were buzzing last month as the annual Fair Kick-Off event drew more than 600 guests and set an enthusiastic tone for the upcoming 81st Salinas Valley Fair, scheduled for May 15-18.
Organized by the Salinas Valley...
Soledad family welcomes Monterey Countyās first baby of 2026
SOLEDAD ā Monterey County welcomed its first baby of the new year just seconds after midnight, as a family from Soledad celebrated a milestone moment at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP).
Noah Mora Medina was born at 12:00:09 a.m. on New Yearās Day...
Monterey County animal shelterās expansion project tops out
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The staff of SPCA Monterey County and Blach Construction ā accompanied by four-legged guests ā gathered Sept. 14 to celebrate the topping out of two new buildings that will significantly expand SPCAās campus and strengthen its ability to serve the people...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 15, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
March 107:17 a.m. Sexual assault of a minor on Division St.8:16 a.m. Unlicensed driver on...























