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April 3, 2026

Gonzales man arrested on suspicion of murder after 911 call

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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, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency dispatchers received the call at about 9:27 p.m. on Feb. 13. Deputies responded...

Greenfield man gets 8 years in prison for DUI

GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Gerardo Bautista Hernandez was sentenced on June 24 to eight years in state prison after pleading no contest to felony driving under the influence and causing injury. Hernandez, 25, also admitted that he caused great bodily injury to four victims, that...

Police Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 30, 2022

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Feb. 2010:00 a.m. Public Intoxication on Sussex Wy. Feb. 218:27 a.m. Stolen vehicle on Amherst Dr.12:10 p.m. Vehicle abate on Lynn St.5:46 p.m. Shoplifting on Broadway St.9:10 p.m. Cell phone found on Bassett St. Feb. 2211:29...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 31, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 1811:58 a.m. Municipal code violation on Canal St.12:21 p.m. Violation of court order on River Dr.12:37 p.m. Municipal code violation on E. San Antonio Dr.2:13 p.m. Non-injury traffic collision on Broadway Cr.3:00 p.m. Civil...

Gang member found guilty of 2016 King City murder

SALINAS VALLEY — A 27-year-old Greenfield man was found guilty of murder and conspiracy to commit murder by a Monterey County jury on Friday. Judge Mark E. Hood presided over the trial of John Samuel Trivino, aka ā€œSmack,ā€ who was convicted for killing 20-year-old Martin...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 4, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 163:30 p.m. Burglary on Broadway St.4:38 p.m. Hit-and-Run on N. San Lorenzo Av. Dec. 175:30 a.m. Vandalism on N. Vanderhurst Av.7:00 a.m. CPS Referral on N. Vanderhurst Av.10:23 a.m. Unlicensed driver on Mustang Ct.6:36 p.m....

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 5, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Sept. 2412:06 a.m. Delaying an investigation on Walnut Av.7:35 a.m. Attempted burglary on Oak Av.11:30 a.m. Traffic collision with injury on Elm Av.12:20 p.m. Traffic collision on 10th St.1:17 p.m. DUI and driving without...

Monterey County Superior Court selects new court executive officer

Chris Ruhl has been selected to serve as Court Executive Officer for the Monterey County Superior Court beginning May 15.

Salinas vice principal from Gonzales faces DUI charges

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GONZALES — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Feb. 7 that Manuel Basaldua, 34, of Gonzales has been arrested and charged with felony DUI charges from on an incident on May 12, 2024. Basaldua, vice principal at an elementary school in Salinas, has been charged...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 1, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 152:56 a.m. DUI on Oak Av.1:43 p.m. Disorderly conduct and probation violation on Walnut Av.4:58...