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August 1, 2026

Eight staff members fall ill at Salinas Valley State Prison visiting area

Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — Eight custody staff members at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad were treated at a medical facility after falling ill Friday afternoon in the prison’s Facility C visiting area, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. At about 4:41 p.m. on...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 15, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 53:05 a.m. Domestic violence report on N. Vanderhurst Av.2:26 p.m. Criminal threats on Bassett St.8:54 p.m. CPS Report on Amherst Dr.9:13 p.m. Found property report on S. Vanderhurst Av.10:58 p.m. Civil Matter on Mustang...

PG&E warns customers of emerging barcode scam

Fake QR Code scams fraud phishing concept
CENTRAL COAST — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is warning customers about a new variation of a utility scam that uses barcodes and QR codes to collect fraudulent payments, as reported scam losses continue to rise across the Central Coast and statewide. Nearly 150...

Greenfield police chief says homicide investigation remains top priority

Police crime
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Chief Guillermo Mixer said Thursday the department remains focused on solving the June 22 double homicide at a local gas station. In a message posted on social media, Mixer offered condolences to the families of the victims, 32-year-old Elizabeth Saavedra of...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 8, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 285:17 a.m. Grand Theft on Windsor Ct.7:59 a.m. Citation (broken brake lights) on S. Mildred Av.2:22 p.m. Missing person report on Cliff Ct.4:15 p.m. Violation of court order on Oates Av. May 297:04 a.m. Citation...

12-year-old injured in Soledad e-bike collision

Police car crime
SOLEDAD — A 12-year-old boy was injured Wednesday evening after an electric bicycle collided with a vehicle in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. Officers responded at about 7:15 p.m. on July 8 to the 200 block of East Street for a reported traffic...

Speeding crackdown set for this summer in South Monterey County

Behind view of a police car that pulled a motorist over to the side of the road
SALINAS VALLEY — This July and beyond, police departments in South Monterey County are urging drivers to follow posted speed limits and “slow the fast down.” During this month, King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales police departments will have additional officers on patrol watching for...

Monterey County settles lawsuit, moves forward with social services building purchase

County of Monterey
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement resolving all pending litigation involving the Life Foundation Building at 1000 S. Main St. in Salinas, clearing the way for the County’s previously approved purchase of the property and securing the long-term future...

Greenfield teen arrested after foot chase, loaded ghost gun recovered

Police arrest crime
GREENFIELD — A 16-year-old Greenfield teen was arrested last Wednesday after allegedly fleeing from police on a bicycle and on foot, during which officers recovered a loaded 9mm ghost gun, according to the Greenfield Police Department. At about 4 p.m. on July 1, officers attempted...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 1, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 241:31 p.m. Driving while using cellphone on Sandringham St.1:56 p.m. Driving while using cellphone on San Antonio Dr.2:15 p.m. Petty Theft on Bishop St. May 2512:00 a.m. Vandalism on N. 2nd St.2:30 p.m. Parking violation...

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2 Soledad men arrested after drug, gun raids

SALINAS VALLEY — Two Soledad men were arrested Monday after law enforcement officers executed three search warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into...