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February 2, 2026

Juvenile struck by vehicle after shoplifting in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — A 15-year-old juvenile was struck by a car Thursday afternoon after he shoplifted from a hardware store in Greenfield. Greenfield Police and Fire departments, along with American Medical Response, responded to the Aug. 10 incident in the 100 block of Eighth Street, where...

Public hearing set for weed abatement ordinance in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Protection District will be hosting a public hearing for the purposes of an introduction and first reading of an ordinance concerning weed and refuse abatement on Wednesday, March 10, at 5 p.m.  The meeting will be held virtually with connection information...

Gonzales man sentenced to nearly 20 years in jail for stabbing animals inside school grounds

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GONZALES — A Gonzales man was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of stabbing animals inside a school property in February 2023, Monterey County prosecutors said. Jose Jesse Marquez, 31, was handed a jail term of 19 years and...

South Monterey County library branches increase hours

MONTEREY COUNTY — Multiple branches within the Monterey County Free Libraries system have reopened with full hours, matching their pre-pandemic service hours. The library’s website, emcfl.org, has information about branch locations and their hours, since hours differ by site and some branches have not yet...

Salinas Valley Fair Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction set for April 20

Salinas Valley Fair
SALINAS VALLEY — Spring is here and it’s time for some fun — that’s what is in store at the Salinas Valley Fair’s annual Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction on Saturday, April 20, in the Orradre building. ā€œOur Fair theme this year is ā€˜Golden Hills...

Monterey County voters have until Sunday to cure ballot signatures

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Department will certify the final results of the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Voters who need to correct a missing or mismatched signature on their vote-by-mail ballot have until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1,...

Teacher Pathway Program grows at Hartnell College

Hartnell College has welcomed its newest Teacher Pathway Program cohort to campus. While it is the third cohort to participate in the program, it is the first to be held at the college’s main campus in Salinas.

Soledad City Council ratifies new face mask ordinance

SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council members met in a special meeting on July 29 to ratify the new municipal order that can fine people for not wearing masks in an effort to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The ordinance began as an executive order issued...

Greenfield Union School District appoints Cortez as interim superintendent

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District (GUSD) has appointed Laura Cortez as interim superintendent following a unanimous 5-0 vote by the school board in October. ā€œWe are confident that Mrs. Cortez’s leadership will guide our district towards continued success,ā€ said Board President Denise Jaime. ā€œHer...

Salinas Valley McDonald’s franchise awards scholarships to 20 employees

SALINAS VALLEY — Local McDonald’s owner/operator Raymond Costa has awarded college scholarships to 20 employees and their children of McDonald’s restaurants in the Salinas Valley. This year’s recipients received between $1,000 and $3,000 in scholarship money to help pay for tuition or cost of attendance...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 28, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 97:49 a.m. Possession of open container in public on Broadway St.8:05 a.m. Possession of...