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January 19, 2026

Greenfield man convicted of first-degree murder for 2020 shooting

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GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced April 18 that a jury convicted 21-year-old Greenfield resident Jonathan Rojas of first-degree murder. On Dec. 31, 2020, around 6:51 p.m., Greenfield police responded to a shooting on Heidi Drive. Officers approached the victim’s car idling in...

Soledad Police to increase DUI patrols this winter

SOLEDAD — As millions of people travel to visit friends and family over the holidays, Soledad Police Department is encouraging everyone to celebrate safely and have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver. During the pre-Christmas and New Year’s holiday season, Dec....

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 17, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD May 912:54 a.m. Domestic violence on Zin Ct.4:12 a.m. Mental Health Hold on Clifton Ct.8:39 a.m. Misconduct (trespass from business) on Oak Av.3:39 p.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration over six months) on Hicks Dr.6:15 p.m....

Police Briefs – Published Apr. 10

Police briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Separate inmate deaths lead to homicide investigations

Two inmates were discovered dead Saturday, April 22, in two separate incidents at Salinas Valley State Prison, officials said.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 24, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 18:31 a.m. Citizen assistance on Bassett St.9:20 a.m. Vandalism on Broadway St.1:09 p.m. Stop sign violation on Maple St.4:19 p.m. Suspicious person on Jayne St.4:27 p.m. Loud music on Windsor Ct.4:51 p.m....

Police Briefs | Published Jan. 9, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Sun Street Centers hosts symposium to discuss rising overdoses

SALINAS VALLEY — More than 200 community members attended last month’s Overdose Awareness Symposium 2022, hosted by Sun Street Centers to bring attention to the uptick in drug-related overdoses. Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was master of ceremonies for the countywide event, held Aug. 31...

Police Briefs | Published June 5, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Police Reports | Published June 17, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 11:06 a.m. Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia on HWY 101.6:01 p.m. Battery on a cohabitant on San Antonio Dr.8:40 p.m. Missing person/recovery report on Pearl St.9:16 p.m. Burglary on San Antonio Dr.9:56 p.m. Burglary on...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 7, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 2711:14 p.m. Mental Health Crisis on N. 3rd St. Nov. 282:30 p.m. Domestic Violence and...