Drunken driver crashes into Greenfield middle school shed
GREENFIELD ā A vehicle crash at Vista Verde Middle School late Saturday night resulted in significant damage to a maintenance shed located on the school grounds.
The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. when a vehicle traveling south on the 50 block of 12th Street...
Central Coast lawmakers demand clarity on federal funding freeze
CENTRAL COAST ā As local communities evaluate the impacts of the Trump Administrationās recent flurry of executive orders and memorandum pausing the delivery of all federal financial assistance, U.S. Reps. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Julia Brownley (CA-26) are...
Salinas Valley Fair Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction set for April 20
SALINAS VALLEY ā Spring is here and itās time for some fun ā thatās what is in store at the Salinas Valley Fairās annual Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction on Saturday, April 20, in the Orradre building.
āOur Fair theme this year is āGolden Hills...
Tri-County Collaborative awarded Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Grant to tackle rising overdose rates
CENTRAL COAST ā The Tri-County Collaborative (TCC) has been awarded a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Grant.
This multi-year grant totaling $1,280,985 over three years, provides critical funding to bolster efforts to combat the alarming increase in fentanyl-related overdoses gripping the...
Inspiring women to soar: Salinas entrepreneur shows others that success is attainable with vision and motivation
SALINAS ā In 1994, Ana Jimenez made her journey from her hometown Sinaloa, Mexico, to Salinas. She was a newlywed to Gerardo Jimenez, and together, they vowed to work hard and make the best of it living in a foreign country.
āI told myself, āI...
Monterey County CVB announces 2022 tourism impact numbers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Tourism, the No. 2 economic driver in Monterey County and the top driver on the Monterey Peninsula, saw a rise in 2022 that closed in on pre-pandemic figures of 2019.
While the tourism rebound has been significant, Monterey County Convention and Visitors...
Family fun takes center stage during 2025 Big Week at California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rodeo Salinas is more than just world-class rodeo ā itās a weeklong celebration packed with family-friendly activities for kids of all ages.
Beginning on Friday, July 11, and running through Sunday, July 20, families can enjoy various engaging events designed to...
Gonzales proposes sales tax hike with Measure S on November ballot
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales has placed Measure S on the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election ballot.
Gonzales voters are being asked to consider approval of an ordinance that will create and impose a new one-half percent (0.5%) Transactions and Use Tax, raising the rate...
Salinas Valley communities celebrate the holidays with lights, parades and joy
SALINAS VALLEY ā The Salinas Valley cities of Soledad, Gonzales and Greenfield celebrated the start of the Christmas season with holiday gatherings in their respective communities in December.
City of Soledad hosted a tree lighting on Dec. 5 at Cesar Chavez Park that was followed...
Healthy Youth Field Day 2025 promotes good habits for Monterey County students
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Aspire Health and Montage Health Foundation hosted its third annual Healthy Youth Field Day on May 19 in partnership with Monterey Bay Football Club at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside, bringing together 150 elementary students and their teachers for a morning of...
Local News
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 1, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
GREENFIELD
Feb. 152:56 a.m. DUI on Oak Av.1:43 p.m. Disorderly conduct and probation violation on Walnut Av.4:58...























