Soledad mourns loss of folklórico instructor, mother of twins
SOLEDAD — Community members across South Monterey County are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Saavedra, a Soledad mother, business owner and folklórico instructor remembered for her leadership and commitment to local youth.
Saavedra, 32, was one of two victims killed in a shooting Monday night...
Double homicide under investigation at Greenfield gas station; victims ID’d (UPDATED)
GREENFIELD — Greenfield police are investigating a double homicide that occurred late Monday night at a local gas station and are asking community members who were at the scene to come forward with information.
According to the Greenfield Police Department, officers responded at approximately 10:50...
Black bear sighting prompts police response in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — A rare black bear sighting in Greenfield prompted a police response Wednesday night after residents reported seeing the animal near Pine Avenue.
Officers located what appeared to be a young black bear that had climbed a tree, according to the Greenfield Police Department.
“This...
Traffic safety operation results in 190 stops, multiple arrests in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — A multi-agency traffic safety operation conducted Thursday in South Monterey County resulted in 190 traffic stops, 142 citations and several arrests, according to the Greenfield Police Department.
The Strategic Traffic Observation and Prevention Program, known as STOPP, brought together officers from the Greenfield...
$30K reward offered in Soledad robbery investigation
SOLEDAD — GardaWorld Cash is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for an attack on one of its employees and a subsequent robbery in Soledad.
The incident occurred May 29 at about 1...
Man fatally shot on West Street in Soledad
SOLEDAD — A King City man was killed in a shooting Sunday morning in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department.
Officers responded at about 11:04 a.m. on May 31 to a report of a shooting victim in the 100 block of West Street. Upon...
Armed robbery under investigation in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Soledad police are investigating an armed robbery involving an armored vehicle that occurred Friday afternoon at the H De La Rosa Shopping Center.
According to the Soledad Police Department, officers responded at about 12:52 p.m. on May 29 to the 2400 block of...
Soledad man arrested in diesel fuel theft investigation
SOLEDAD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit has arrested a Soledad man in connection with a series of diesel fuel thefts across Monterey County.
Detectives with the Agricultural Crimes Unit investigated the ongoing thefts by installing surveillance cameras at known fuel theft locations,...
Gonzales police promote bicycle safety awareness
GONZALES — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Gonzales Police Department is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe.
From children riding to school to older adults staying active and healthy, bicycling is both a pastime and a mode of transportation...
Greenfield police cite multiple juveniles in e-scooter enforcement as outreach expands
GREENFIELD — Greenfield police cited three juveniles Thursday morning during an ongoing enforcement effort targeting unsafe and unlawful e-scooter and e-bike use.
According to the Greenfield Police Department, officers stopped the juveniles while they were riding to school for operating e-scooters “illegally, improperly or unsafely.”...
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Soledad traffic stop leads to pursuit, juvenile arrest
SOLEDAD — A traffic stop in Soledad last month led to a pursuit and the arrest of a juvenile, according to the Soledad Police...
