Artists give Soledad Fire Department’s new garage a colorful upgrade
SOLEDAD — Soledad Fire Department station continues to receive a colorful upgrade to its newly erected apparatus bay on Monterey Street that was built in June.
The vivid mural, which faces out toward Bill Ramus Park on Soledad Street, depicts faces of a firefighter, police...
DeCarli Insurance merges with Leavitt Central Coast Insurance Services in Salinas
SALINAS — Steve DeCarli Insurance Services, based out of Monterey, is merging with Leavitt Central Coast Insurance Services (LCCIS), headquartered in Salinas, and an affiliate of the national brokerage firm, Leavitt Group.
Focused on serving residents of Monterey and San Benito counties, Steve DeCarli, the...
Deputy involved in shooting of suspect armed with rifle in Soledad
SOLEDAD — In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle driving through a residential area along the 32000 block of McCoy Road in Soledad.
The vehicle was reported to be...
Salinas Valley cities host successful National Night Out 2025
SALINAS VALLEY — Communities across Salinas Valley came together last Tuesday evening to celebrate National Night Out 2025, a community-building event designed to foster trust, safety and camaraderie.
In Soledad, the Aug. 5 celebration at the Soledad Community Center was a lively success, featuring fun...
Hometown Heroes Program honors Gonzales veterans, active-duty service members
GONZALES — In partnership with the American Legion Post 81 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81, the City of Gonzales is seeking veterans and active-duty service members of the community of Gonzales for the Hometown Heroes Program.
Those who are a current or former...
Monterey Bay Football Club announces 4-year partnership extension with Montage Health
SEASIDE — Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay FC) has officially announced a new four-year extension with Montage Health to remain as a prominent partner with the club in an agreement that includes front-of-kit sponsorship through 2029.
In addition, Montage Health will continue to support...
Girls’ Soccer | Soledad Aztecs claim Mission title
SOLEDAD — A determined Soledad High School girls’ soccer team won their final three Mission divisional games, while their closest competitors Monte Vista Christian lost their final two contests.
The Lady Aztecs finished the regular season with a 15-3-2 overall record and were 9-2-1 in...
Guitars Not Guns makes historic donation of 200 guitars to South Monterey County schools
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Monterey County Chapter of Guitars Not Guns, in conjunction with the Monterey County Office of Education, distributed 200 Keith Urban Yamaha Guitars, along with Gator guitar cases, to 10 school districts in South Monterey County on April 22.
Thanks to Monterey...
Basketball | Soledad girls’ season comes to an end after reaching CCS semifinals
SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad High girls basketball team’s season has come to an end after reaching the semifinals of the Central Coast Section (CCS) Division IV Championships.
The Lady Aztecs were seeded ninth in the division but won a play-in game on Friday at home...
Meeting to discuss Gonzales stadium project set for Monday
GONZALES — On Monday, July 24, a special Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting will take place at the Gonzales High School library to discuss the completion of the stadium project.
Funding had already been approved for the track renovation by Measure K,...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 22, 2026
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