Soledad Police arrest potential serial child predator from King City
SOLEDAD — 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 ‘Songs of Destiny’ to South Monterey County
SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY — An evening of emotional power and musical richness awaits South Monterey County residents as I Cantori di Carmel presents “Songs of Destiny,” a free community concert on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert Stanton Theater in King...
Hartnell College’s Basaldua named 2025 Coast Conference Coach of the Year
SALINAS — 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...
SPCA Monterey County issues guidance on interactions with fawns
MONTEREY COUNTY — 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.
“Every year, our SPCA...
South Monterey County schools benefit from latest Guitars Not Guns donation
MONTEREY COUNTY — 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...
Monterey County hospitals, organizations partner on countywide health assessment
MONTEREY COUNTY — Eight organizations are teaming up to address the major health needs of residents of the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley regions.
The Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative is a partnership that was established in 2022 between Montage Health, Salinas Valley Health, Mee...
Soledad elementary schools earn high honors from state
SOLEDAD — Three elementary schools in the Soledad Unified School District (SUSD) have been named 2025 California Distinguished Schools, an honor awarded to just 336 schools across the state this year.
Gabilan, Jack Franscioni and Rose Ferrero elementary schools earned the distinction for their strong...
Monterey County Civil Grand Jury invites applications for 2025-26 term
MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents with a passion for public service and a keen interest in local government are encouraged to apply for a position on the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury.
The upcoming term will run from June 13, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and...
Drunken driver crashes into Greenfield middle school shed
GREENFIELD — 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...
Greenfield man convicted of first-degree murder for 2020 shooting
GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced April 18 that a jury convicted 21-year-old Greenfield resident Jonathan Rojas of first-degree murder.
On Dec. 31, 2020, around 6:51 p.m., Greenfield police responded to a shooting on Heidi Drive. Officers approached the victim’s car idling in...
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Man suffers serious injuries in Soledad assault
SOLEDAD — A man suffered significant facial injuries following an assault Thursday night in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department.
Police said officers responded...
