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Soledad state prison’s South Facility to close by July 2022

Correctional Training Facility
SOLEDAD — The South Facility at Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad will close by July 2022 due to a decrease in the minimum-security inmate population, announced California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on Tuesday. The Level I general population unit, also known as Facility...

Jury convicts Soledad man of DUI

SOLEDAD — After a two-day trial, a jury found 26-year-old Luis Vera Morga of Soledad guilty of misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol on Aug. 31. On May 4, 2019, at about 10:47 p.m., California Highway Patrol Officer Eutimio Toral was traveling on southbound...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 29, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Oct. 27:52 a.m. Traffic collision on S. 1st St.11:43 a.m. CPS report on Amherst Dr. Oct. 33:04 a.m. Domestic Violence on Broadway St.12:08 p.m. Extortion on Cambridge Ave.2:25 p.m. Possession of a weapon at school on...

Greenfield man sentenced to 4 years in prison for stalking

GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Efrain Eulogio Donato was sentenced to four years in state prison on March 19 after pleading no contest to a felony charge of stalking and a misdemeanor charge of violating a criminal protective order. Donato, 24, also admitted one prior ā€œstrikeā€...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 29, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 96:00 a.m. Bench warrant on Broadway Cr.12:26 p.m. Bench warrant on Talbot St.3:30 p.m. Threat with intent to terrorize on Beech St.3:30 p.m. Mental Health Crisis on Beech St. Jan. 109:24 a.m. Stop...

Photo released of possible suspect vehicle in Heredia homicide

King City Police Department has released a photograph of the possible suspect vehicle involved in the June 2016 murder of Martin Heredia as part of the ongoing investigation.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 15, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 142:44 a.m. Vehicle vandalism on S Mildred Av.8:55 a.m. Municipal code violation (interference with garbage removal) on Sussex Wy.10:00 a.m. CPS referral on Division St.12:49 p.m. Felony bench warrant on Bassett St.3:22 p.m....

Learn to prevent scams, financial exploitation of elderly at free presentation

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) is offering a free presentation on how to avoid becoming the victim of scams and financial exploitation.

Police Reports | Published Dec. 4, 2019

Note to Readers: Following Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Nov. 182:38 a.m. Possession of methamphetamine on Broadway.8:25 a.m. Stolen vehicle report on San Antonio Dr.12:28 p.m. Fraud report on Bassett St.1:32 p.m. Missing person report on Bassett St.3:29 p.m....

Soledad stabbing suspect deterred by victim with revolver

SOLEDAD — Officers with the Soledad Police Department are investigating an incident on May 15, during which a victim shot their assailant who was armed with a knife. Police said at around 9:30 p.m. last Friday, a subject with a knife approached another person on...

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CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026

CALIFORNIA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....