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March 9, 2026

King City man arrested for DUI, firearms and drugs in Greenfield

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GREENFIELD — A King City man was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and related firearms and drug offenses, according to the Greenfield Police Department. At about 2:45 a.m. on Feb. 22, officers conducted a vehicle check...

Gonzales man sentenced to 34 years in prison for child molestationĀ 

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GONZALES — Gonzales resident Jose Christian Montenegro, 30, was sentenced Jan. 20 to 34 years in prison for committing four counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child under 14 and one count of lewd act on a child under age 14. ā€œThese offenses are...

SVSP inmate gets life sentence for attempted murder, assault of peace officers

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SOLEDAD — On Feb. 4, a Monterey County judge sentenced Tyrell Ainsworth, 33, to 70 years to life in prison plus an additional term of five years, both consecutive to the life sentence he is currently serving with the California Department of Corrections (CDCR). On...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 18, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 112:10 a.m. Robbery on Broadway St.3:57 p.m. Possession of a controlled substance on Broadway St.8:54 p.m. Possession of a controlled substance on Canal St. Jan. 212:13 a.m. Mental Health Crisis on Heritage Ct.11:59 a.m. Embezzlement...

Gonzales man arrested on suspicion of murder after 911 call

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GONZALES — A 66-year-old Gonzales man was arrested on suspicion of murder Friday night after calling 911 to report that his wife was bleeding, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency dispatchers received the call at about 9:27 p.m. on Feb. 13. Deputies responded...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 11, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 2610:47 a.m. Bench warrant on River Dr.8:27 p.m. Resisting arrest on Broadway St.11:09 p.m. Possession of a controlled substance on Broadway St. Dec. 276:41 a.m. Shoplifting on Canal St.9:12 a.m. Traffic collision on San Antonio...

Soledad landlord pays $30K for violating California’s tenant laws

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SOLEDAD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office’s Consumer Protection Unit has resolved a case against Mi Tierra Linda LLC, the owner of an apartment building located at 150 Encinal Road in Soledad. According to a Jan. 9 news release, the settlement resolves multiple violations of...

Monterey County Superior Court announces judicial leadership for 2026-27

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Carrie Panetta announced that Judge Jennifer O’Keefe has been elected by the bench to serve as the court’s next assistant presiding judge as of Jan. 1. O’Keefe will serve in that role for 2026 and 2027...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 4, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 163:30 p.m. Burglary on Broadway St.4:38 p.m. Hit-and-Run on N. San Lorenzo Av. Dec. 175:30 a.m. Vandalism on N. Vanderhurst Av.7:00 a.m. CPS Referral on N. Vanderhurst Av.10:23 a.m. Unlicensed driver on Mustang Ct.6:36 p.m....

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 open container in public on Broadway St.10:40 a.m. Fight on school grounds on Broadway St.8:43 p.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 4, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 102:07 p.m. Bench Warrant on San Antonio Dr.6:00 p.m. Vandalism on N. Vanderhurst Av.8:35...