Cota joins South Monterey County Joint Union High School District
GREENFIELD ā The start of a new school year Wednesday comes with new leadership at South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD), as Caroline Cota steps in as superintendent.
Cota, who began her new position this past April, brings 25 years of experience...
4th of July celebrations set for South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā As the Fourth of July approaches, South Monterey County is gearing up for a series of events to celebrate Independence Day, with each town offering unique festivities ranging from parades and games to food vendors and fireworks.
King City will start its...
Monterey Audubon Society announces annual Scholarship Essay Contest
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey Audubon Society has announced the launch of its annual Scholarship Essay Contest, designed to support and inspire young conservationists in the Monterey Bay region.
The contest provides students with an opportunity to showcase their passion for birds, wildlife and environmental stewardship...
Soledadās DĆa de los Muertos Celebration draws more than 500 attendees
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad hosted its third annual DĆa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration on Nov. 1, welcoming more than 500 attendees to the Soledad Community Center for an evening of culture, community and meaningful remembrance.
The family-friendly event honored the...
Jury convicts Greenfield man of battery
GREENFIELD ā A Monterey County jury found Erik Sanchez, 52, of Greenfield, guilty of battery on June 30.
After the jury returned a guilty verdict, Sanchez pleaded no contest to two other open cases for violating the terms of a protective order, vandalism and resisting...
Hundreds attend groundbreaking of Community Center Complex in Gonzales
GONZALES ā A groundbreaking was held Saturday for Phase 1 of the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex in Gonzales.
Hundreds of residents gathered with elected officials at the April 27 event that took place at Gavilan Court and Fifth Street.
The Gonzales High School...
Salinas Valley athletes represent at college track finals
SALINAS VALLEY ā As high schoolers are gathering for the 2023 Central Coast Section (CCS) trials and finals, their college counterparts gathered for the Northern California Community College Track and Field Championships just last week on May 12.
Hartnell College has, and always will be, a school full of...
Soccer | King City boys rise to 1st in Mission, as Gonzales girls remain in 2nd in Santa Lucia
SALINAS VALLEY ā Despite starting the season with five straight losses, the King City Mustang boysā soccer team is in first place with two games to be played in the Mission Division of the Pacific Coast Athletic League.
King City, 7-1-3 in the Mission and...
Suspect identified in shooting of 2 in fields south of Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office (MCSO) has identified a suspect wanted in connection to the shooting and attempted homicide of two people in Greenfield on Sunday.
At about 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 9, MCSO deputies and Greenfield Police officers responded to a report of...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams lead divisions
SALINAS VALLEY ā The Greenfield and Soledad girlsā soccer teams are leading their respective divisions in the Pacific Coast Athletic League in the third week of play, while the Gonzales and King City boysā teams are leading their divisions.
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The Gonzales girlsā soccer team...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 23, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
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Nov. 158:04 p.m. Probation violation on Broadway St.10:22 p.m. Vehicle theft on River Dr.
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