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March 22, 2026

Greenfield High School cancels classes Friday amid social media threats

GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School has canceled classes Friday after additional threats of violence were made overnight, school officials announced. ā€œThere were additional threats made last night against Greenfield High School,ā€ said Jordan Mulder, superintendent of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District, in...

Salinas Valley State Prison investigating inmate death as murder

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison officials are investigating the May 31 death of 25-year-old inmate Elazer Black as a homicide. At around 12:34 p.m. on Sunday, correctional officers responded to a disturbance inside a Facility B general population housing unit. Black had collapsed to...

Monterey County judges engage area schools to promote civic education for Constitution Day 2025

Constitution Day
MONTEREY COUNTY — In celebration of Constitution Day 2025, the judges of Monterey County Superior Court launched a special outreach initiative to educate young students about their civic rights and responsibilities. From Sept. 15 through 25, judges, commissioners and temporary judges made personal visits to...

Police Briefs | Published September 5, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 6, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 231:23 a.m. Report of threats on Oak Av.4:58 a.m. Mental Health Hold on San Antonio Dr.8:42 a.m. Stolen vehicle on Apple Av.11:55 a.m. Property vandalism on Pinot Av.3:04 p.m. Theft by false pretenses...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 19, 2021

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 269:36 a.m. Matter of Record (child custody) on S San Lorenzo.11:07 a.m. Municipal code violation (vehicle parked over 72 hours) on S San Lorenzo.12:19 p.m. Felony bench warrant on Broadway St. April 279:34 a.m. Destroying/concealing evidence...

Police Reports | Published Nov. 4, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Oct. 224:01 p.m. Misdemeanor warrant on 9th St.7:38 p.m. Misdemeanor warrant on Hwy 101/Oak Av Hwy. Oct. 239:44 a.m. Lost property (wallet) on El Camino Real.7:49 p.m. Driving with a suspended license on Walnut Av.8:28 p.m. Misdemeanor warrant...

Gonzales man gets 38-year prison sentence for 2021 fatal shooting and other crimes

Law judge court
GONZALES — On May 20, Jesus Tejeda, 37, of Gonzales, was sentenced to 38 years and eight months in prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter with the personal use a firearm, attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon in furtherance of...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 26, 2022

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 55:57 a.m. Mental Health Evaluation on Broadway St.9:30 p.m. APS Referral on River Dr. Jan. 69:34 a.m. Burglary on S First St.9:34 a.m. Found property on Broadway St.11:27 a.m. Petty Theft on N...

Police Briefs — Published May 3

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 11, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 211:46 p.m. Attempted Murder (juvenile) on Oak Av. Jan. 229:15 a.m. Civil Matters on El Camino...