Greenfield man indicted for child sexual exploitation
GREENFIELD ā Nathaniel Ray Diaz, 21, of Greenfield, was arraigned April 21 after a federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment that charged him with sexual exploitation of a minor, attempted receipt of a visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct,...
Agency launches water pilot program for rural residents in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) has announced the launch of its Water Efficiency Pilot Program to help rural residents improve water efficiency and contribute to sustainable groundwater management.
The Salinas Valley, like much of California, relies on groundwater for residential,...
Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates Armyās birthday with 250-mile ruck march
JOLON ā In honor of the U.S. Armyās 250th birthday and its official theme, āThis Weāll Defend,ā Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) is leading a 250-mile regional ruck march to celebrate two-and-a-half centuries of service, sacrifice and strength.
The march begins Wednesday, May 7, and continues...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | May 5, 2025
Noelia Martinez of Greenfield was named to the Deanās List at Biola University in La Mirada, Calif., for academic excellence. Martinez, a cinema and media arts major, was one of about 1,700 students who were named to the Deanās List in fall 2024. Biola...
Soledad Police arrest potential serial child predator from King City
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police Department has arrested 33-year-old Rutilio Caliahua Quiahua, a King City resident, on multiple charges related to sexual offenses involving minors under the age of 16.
The arrest, announced April 29, follows an extensive investigation in which Soledad Police detectives identified at...
I Cantori di Carmel brings free concert āSongs of Destinyā to South Monterey County
SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY ā An evening of emotional power and musical richness awaits South Monterey County residents as I Cantori di Carmel presents āSongs of Destiny,ā a free community concert on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert Stanton Theater in King...
Hartnell Collegeās Basaldua named 2025 Coast Conference Coach of the Year
SALINAS ā Hartnell College softball head coach Natalie Basaldua was named the 2025 Coast Conference Coach of the Year after leading the Panthers to a 23-14 record with a .618 winning percentage.
Hartnell placed third in the Coast Conference behind West Valley and San Mateo...
Track and Field | South Monterey County teams head to championships Friday
SALINAS VALLEY ā South Monterey County track and field teams from the Mission and Santa Lucia divisions of the Pacific Coast Athletic League will gather this Friday for the division championships.
King City will travel to the Mission Division championships at Rancho San Juan High...
SPCA Monterey County issues guidance on interactions with fawns
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Spring has arrived on the Central Coast, bringing with it the arrival of numerous fawns. SPCA Monterey County is reminding the public to leave these young deer alone, as they often find themselves mistakenly taken from their mothers.
āEvery year, our SPCA...
South Monterey County schools benefit from latest Guitars Not Guns donation
MONTEREY COUNTY ā For the second consecutive year, the Monterey County Chapter of Guitars Not Guns brought the power of music into the hands of local students, donating nearly 250 Gibson electric guitars and amplifiers to 16 school districts.
The giveaway, which took place April...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 25, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
May 268:55 a.m. Hit-and-Run on Willow Ct.4:56 p.m. Stop sign violation on Collins St.
May...