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CHP seeks public’s help in fatal hit-and-run investigation

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SOLEDAD — California Highway Patrol King City Area is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred May 18 near Fort Romie, west of Soledad. According to CHP, dispatchers received a report at about 5:08 a.m....

Greenfield police arrest man on domestic violence, firearm charges

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GREENFIELD — A King City man was arrested Friday evening after Greenfield police responded to reports of a suspected domestic violence incident. According to the Greenfield Police Department, officers were dispatched July 24 to the 1100 block of Heidi Drive after multiple community members called...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 22, 2026

Police crime reports
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 1110:17 a.m. Expired registration over six months on Victoria Av.3:02 p.m. Found property on Broadway St.8:03 p.m. Driving with a suspended license on Bedford Av.9:36 p.m. Domestic violence report on Broadway St. June 1212:36 a.m....

Greenfield man sentenced to 25 years to life in 2009 cold case rape

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GREENFIELD — A Greenfield man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the 2009 rape of a Salinas woman after DNA evidence identified him as the suspect more than a decade later. Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced that Juan...

Eight staff members fall ill at Salinas Valley State Prison visiting area

Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — Eight custody staff members at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad were treated at a medical facility after falling ill Friday afternoon in the prison’s Facility C visiting area, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. At about 4:41 p.m. on...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 15, 2026

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Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 53:05 a.m. Domestic violence report on N. Vanderhurst Av.2:26 p.m. Criminal threats on Bassett St.8:54 p.m. CPS Report on Amherst Dr.9:13 p.m. Found property report on S. Vanderhurst Av.10:58 p.m. Civil Matter on Mustang...

PG&E warns customers of emerging barcode scam

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CENTRAL COAST — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is warning customers about a new variation of a utility scam that uses barcodes and QR codes to collect fraudulent payments, as reported scam losses continue to rise across the Central Coast and statewide. Nearly 150...

Greenfield police chief says homicide investigation remains top priority

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Chief Guillermo Mixer said Thursday the department remains focused on solving the June 22 double homicide at a local gas station. In a message posted on social media, Mixer offered condolences to the families of the victims, 32-year-old Elizabeth Saavedra of...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 8, 2026

Police crime reports
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 285:17 a.m. Grand Theft on Windsor Ct.7:59 a.m. Citation (broken brake lights) on S. Mildred Av.2:22 p.m. Missing person report on Cliff Ct.4:15 p.m. Violation of court order on Oates Av. May 297:04 a.m. Citation...

12-year-old injured in Soledad e-bike collision

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SOLEDAD — A 12-year-old boy was injured Wednesday evening after an electric bicycle collided with a vehicle in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. Officers responded at about 7:15 p.m. on July 8 to the 200 block of East Street for a reported traffic...

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Greenfield man gets 4-year prison sentence for residential burglaries

GREENFIELD — A Greenfield man was sentenced to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to three residential burglaries committed in the city...