Miss Salinas Valley Fair seeks applicants for 2024 title
SALINAS VALLEY ā Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious title of Miss Salinas Valley Fair, which is open to any junior or senior high school girl who is a resident or student of school districts in the counties of Monterey, San Benito,...
Fall Festival a hit in Gonzales
GONZALES ā The Fall Festival on Fourth Street in downtown Gonzales drew a crowd Saturday night with plenty of ghouls and monsters in attendance just days before Halloween.Ā
Nonprofit groups sold food and crafts while children and their parents enjoyed the games, music and contests....
Jury convicts Greenfield man of lewd and lascivious acts upon minor
GREENFIELD ā A jury convicted Greenfield resident Juan Pablo Aragon-Herrera on Nov. 17 of committing lewd and lascivious acts upon a child under the age of 14, as well as assault with the intent to commit lewd and lascivious acts upon the same child,...
Football | Soledad plans to rebuild program going into Mission South action
SOLEDAD ā A disappointing showing last season in the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission South Division is old news for the Soledad High School football team.
The Aztecs are more than ready to move on and be competitive this season, and third-year head coach Marc...
Monterey Bay Football Club to host third annual open tryouts
SEASIDE ā Monterey Bay Football Club has announced that its third annual open tryout for the first team will take place over two days beginning on Saturday, Jan. 20, and will continue on Sunday morning, Jan. 21.
From there, 30 players will be invited back for...
Community Foundation for Monterey County offers $1.5M in scholarships for local students
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Many Monterey County students aspire to attend college, but the cost of higher education keeps them from achieving that dream.
The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) works with generous individuals, families and businesses to help close the gap. More than $1.5...
Football | Gonzales Spartans win 2nd straight game
GONZALES ā After starting the season 0-3, the Gonzales Spartans have won their last two games, including their league opener against the Harbor Pirates.
When the season started, the Spartans were not only thought of being the best team in South Monterey County, but also...
City of Soledad launches āShop Local, Support Communityā campaign
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad has launched its āShop Local, Support Communityā campaign, aimed at encouraging community members to prioritize local businesses and bolster the regional economy.
The campaign highlights the numerous benefits that come with shopping locally, emphasizing the positive impact on the community,...
Jury convicts Salinas Valley State Prison inmate of murder and attempted murder
SOLEDAD ā Monterey County District Attorneyās Office announced Nov. 18 that Michael Ellison, an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad, was convicted by a jury of murder, attempted murder of a peace officer and attempted murder, all in the first degree.
Ellison,...
MCARLM set to host 31st Annual Clam Chowder Feed and Steak Dinner
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) will present the 31st Annual Drury-Tankersley Clam Chowder Feed and Steak Dinner on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Salinas Valley Fairgroundsā Orradre Building in King City.
New this year, the event offers two menu...
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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...























