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January 31, 2026

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 16, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 207:09 a.m. Petty theft on Sycamore St.11:16 a.m. Under the Influence of narcotics on Broadway St.3:06 p.m. CPS referral on Sussex Wy.4:57 p.m. Lost property on Bassett St. May 2112:05 p.m. Property vandalism on River Dr. May...

22 injured in tent collapse at Fort Hunter Liggett

An Army helicopter blew down two tent structures at Fort Hunter Liggett last Wednesday night, injuring 22 soldiers at the base.

Salinas Valley State Prison inmates earn job certifications

SOLEDAD — Fifteen inmates who participate in the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) received their state-certified apprenticeships and nationally recognized job certifications last Thursday at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad. The incarcerated men graduated from the Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Program, which teaches participants how...

Police Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Greenfield woman sentenced to jail for committing welfare fraud

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Ilda Sanchez, 53, was sentenced Oct. 30 for committing welfare fraud, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. Sanchez was placed on a two-year felony probation and was ordered to serve 180 days in county jail as part of the...

Greenfield Police Department receives grant for traffic enforcement program

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has received a $65,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on local roads. ā€œWe are grateful to receive this...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 5, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD March 214:27 a.m. Burglary, conspiracy and vehicle pursuit on Cherry Av.10:30 a.m. Suspicious circumstances on 7th St.9:00 p.m. Misconduct (family quarrel) on 13th St.9:40 p.m. DUI on 12th St. March 222:57 a.m. Violation...

Police Reports | Published Dec. 9, 2020

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 177:34 a.m. Vandalism (in excess of $400) on Broadway St.12:49 p.m. Petty Theft on Queen St.2:55 p.m. Lost property on Division St.4:26 p.m. Administrative citation (burning rubbish within city limits) on N Vanderhurst Av.9:54 p.m....

Salinas Valley State Prison inmates convicted of murdering fellow inmate

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SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison inmates Alberto Cortez and Jaime Romero have each been convicted by a jury of murder, announced the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office on June 3. Cortez was convicted of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of multiple murder, based...

Police investigate New Year’s Eve murder in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Detectives from the South County Major Crimes Unit are investigating a homicide that occurred New Year’s Eve in Greenfield. According to a news release, Greenfield police officers responded to a report that a person had been shot in the 1100 block of Heidi...

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CDCR officials investigating Salinas ValleyĀ State Prison inmate’s Jan. 29 death as...

SOLEDAD ā€” California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Jan. 29 death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide. At about...