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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 23, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 158:04 p.m. Probation violation on Broadway St.10:22 p.m. Vehicle theft on River Dr. Nov. 161:30 a.m. DUI on Broadway St.1:06 p.m. Vandalism on Rio Vista Dr.3:05 p.m. Bench warrant on Broadway St. Nov. 174:10 a.m. Stop...

PG&E customers lost nearly $300K to scammers in 2025

Scams
CENTRAL COAST — As the holiday season gets underway, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining Utilities United Against Scams to help customers recognize potential scams and to ā€œSlow Down, Verify and Stop the Scam.ā€ During a time when many Californians are occupied with...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 17, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Nov. 109:54 a.m. Hit-and-Run on El Camino Real.5:35 p.m. DUI and driving with a suspended license on Oak Av. Nov. 113:40 p.m. Criminal threats on Borzini Cr. Nov. 123:28 a.m. Traffic collision on Walnut Av.3:48 a.m. Grand Theft...

Deputy involved in shooting of suspect armed with rifle in Soledad

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office investigation
SOLEDAD — In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle driving through a residential area along the 32000 block of McCoy Road in Soledad. The vehicle was reported to be...

UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office IDs body found in Salinas Riverbed near Greenfield

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
GREENFIELD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found in the Salinas Riverbed near Greenfield on Sunday. At about 9:40 a.m. on Dec. 14, a reporting party called in to say they had located a body. MCSO officials said the body...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 10, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 81:25 p.m. Probation violation on Amherst Dr.1:49 p.m. Battery on S. Vanderhurst Av.3:45 p.m. Petty Theft on Division St. Nov. 94:06 a.m. DUI on N. Vanderhurst Av.7:58 a.m. Possession of a controlled substance on Canal...

Hit-and-run driver arrested after striking two Greenfield students walking to school

Greenfield Police Department
GREENFIELD — A 22-year-old Greenfield man was arrested this week after police say he struck two elementary-aged students with his vehicle and left the scene while the children were walking to school in the 400 block of Hutchinson Drive. According to the Greenfield Police Department,...

Monterey County Superior Court announces new judge at Salinas Courthouse

Judge Brian Jones
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court has announced that Brian Jones was appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment on Oct. 31, and Jones was sworn in as a...

Gonzales police urge community to celebrate safely during holiday season with increased DUI patrols

Gonzales Police
GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 3, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Oct. 2312:12 a.m. Traffic collision on Broadway St.3:44 a.m. Shoplifting on Broadway St. Oct. 2412:00 a.m. Obstruction/resisting a peace officer on Broadway St.3:24 p.m. Hit-and-Run on Broadway St.4:17 p.m. Civil Matter on Division St.5:30 p.m. Petty...

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Cannabis marijuana

Monterey County Health Department awarded grant for cannabis education

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is the recipient of a $168,862 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support...