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February 15, 2026

Monterey County warns of Covid-19 scam letter circulating online

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Department of Social Services is alerting clients and the community to beware of a letter circulating on social media that looks like it comes from the state telling them that they must get tested for Covid-19 to continue their...

Man found guilty of starting Dolan Fire, causing condor deaths

BIG SUR — A Monterey County judge has found 31-year-old Ivan Gomez guilty of starting the Big Sur Dolan Fire, which seriously injured a firefighter and destroyed multiple residences, as well as throwing rocks at a vehicle, cultivating marijuana and 12 counts of animal...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 24, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD May 159:16 a.m. Suspicious circumstances (gang activity) on 4th St.11:07 a.m. Misconduct (juvenile under influence of alcohol) on S El Camino Real.1:45 p.m. Mental Health Assessment on Elm Av.2:03 p.m. Vehicle collision on El...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 18, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 101:02 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Broadway St.2:14 p.m. Stop sign violation on Ellis St.2:39 p.m. Driving without a license on Broadway St.3:00 p.m. Hit-and-Run on Broadway St.5:51 p.m. Loud music complaint on N....

Salinas Valley State Prison inmate’s Oct. 23 death being investigated as homicide

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SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Oct. 23 death of an inmate atĀ Salinas Valley State PrisonĀ (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide. At about 9:52 a.m., staff in a recreation yard observed inmates Robert England, Todd Givens and Ray...

Travel nurse found guilty of child molestation in Greenfield

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GREENFIELD — Travis Harris, a 40-year-old travel nurse from Scotts Valley, was found guilty by a jury on several charges related to child molestation, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office on April 15. The verdict was reached after a trial overseen by Judge Pamela...

Police Reports | Published Feb. 10, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 171:24 a.m. Public intoxication on River Dr.6:30 a.m. Matter of Record (disturbing the peace) on Broadway St.8:43 a.m. Possession of methamphetamine on River Dr. Jan. 186:56 a.m. CPS Referral on River Dr.7:00 a.m. Matter of Record...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 5, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Oct. 147:30 a.m. Grand Theft on Haven Dr.3:30 p.m. Grand Theft and vandalism on Canal St.8:41 p.m. Hit-and-run on Susse Wy.9:42 p.m. Traffic collision on Broadway St.9:46 p.m. Probation violation on Canal St. Oct. 155:55 a.m....

Fire damages Chualar auto shop early Christmas morning

CHUALAR — Monterey County fire crews rushed to contain a fire that broke out early Christmas morning at an auto repair shop in Chualar. Multiple structures were threatened by the blaze on Grant Street around 4 a.m., and five fire engines responded, according to the...

Police Reports | Published April 29, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 135:27 a.m. Battery report on Jayne St.12:00 p.m. Forcible entry report on Ellis St. April 141:41 a.m. Theft report on Broadway St.12:37 p.m. Violation of probation on Canal St.4:46 p.m. Matter of Record (vandalism) on Broadway...

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Officials investigating Salinas Valley State Prison inmate’s Feb. 13 death as...

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating theĀ Feb. 13Ā death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)Ā in Soledad...