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February 20, 2026

CTF-Soledad hosts Special Olympics Flame of Hope event

Correctional Training Facility Special Olympics Flame of Hope inmates
SOLEDAD — Thanks to the incarcerated population, the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad raised over $17,000 for Special Olympics during their Flame of Hope event. ā€œI thought that was amazing,ā€ said the Special Olympics athlete Hall-of-Famer known as J-Lo. ā€œIt’s like we won the...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 6, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 249:59 a.m. Assault with a deadly weapon on Broadway St.2:11 p.m. Petty Theft on Lynn St. June 251:02 a.m. Battery on N. San Lorenzo St.3:07 a.m. Vandalism on N. San Lorenzo St.7:55 a.m. Vandalism on...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 22, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD March 97:34 a.m. Residential burglary on St. Matthew St.8:17 a.m. Driving with a suspended license on Franscioni Dr.8:20 a.m. Vandalism on 10th St.12:38 p.m. Juvenile assault on S El Camino Real. March 1012:23 a.m. Possession...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 9, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Oct. 289:00 a.m. Battery on 12th St.10:41 a.m. Info Report (teacher received sexual emails) on Elm Av.3:50 p.m. Sexual assault on De Leon Cr.5:06 p.m. Theft by fraud over the phone on 12th St. Oct. 295:00...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 19, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD July 88:38 a.m. Vandalism (graffiti on mailboxes) on San Antonio Dr.9:09 a.m. Vandalism on 8th St.9:55 a.m. Info Report (verbal domestic) on Barolo Cr.12:15 p.m. Missing person on Elm Av.12:17 p.m. Methamphetamine and drug possession...

Woman dies after attending music fest

A 20-year-old Ventura woman died Sunday while attending the annual Lightning in a Bottle music festival at Lake San Antonio in Bradley.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 21, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD June 1112:58 a.m. Brandishing a knife on El Camino Real.9:17 a.m. Attempted murder on Sirrah Wy.6:48 p.m. Property vandalism at Greenfield Park on 3rd St. June 128:10 a.m. Vehicle towed on 10th...

Man found guilty of starting Dolan Fire, causing condor deaths

BIG SUR — A Monterey County judge has found 31-year-old Ivan Gomez guilty of starting the Big Sur Dolan Fire, which seriously injured a firefighter and destroyed multiple residences, as well as throwing rocks at a vehicle, cultivating marijuana and 12 counts of animal...

Miniature horse ā€˜Cookie’ sworn in as honorary community ambassador

Miniature horse
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced that ā€œCookie,ā€ a 15-year-old miniature horse who survived severe neglect and was rescued from a slaughter pipeline, was officially sworn in as an honorary community ambassador. Cookie’s appointment recognizes her remarkable recovery and the positive role...

Soledad man sentenced to 5 years in prison for vehicle theft

Joel Antonio Hernandez, 32, of Soledad, was sentenced to five years for vehicle theft by Monterey Superior Court Judge Pamela Butler on March 15.

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Gonzales man arrested on suspicion of murder after 911 call

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,...