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July 19, 2025

Chauvin verdict reverberates across California

On Tuesday, Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted of murdering George Floyd, the Black man whose death under Chauvin’s knee led to a nationwide uprising against police brutality last summer. The news was met with a kind of collective sigh of relief,...

Police Reports | Published July 29, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 119:00 a.m. Property vandalism on King st.9:00 a.m. Property vandalism on Collins St.10:32 a.m. Theft (vehicle parts) on Soberanes St.8:50 p.m. Petty theft and violation of probation on Canal St.10:45 p.m. Vandalism of less than...

Police Briefs | Published Feb. 13, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Police Reports | Published Feb. 12, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 278:30 a.m. Stolen vehicle on Lynn St.12:27 p.m. Battery report on Meyer. Jan. 284:29 a.m. Assault with a deadly weapon (not firearm) on Haven Dr.7:15 a.m. Stolen vehicle (recovered) on N Vanderhurst.10:30 a.m. Stolen...

Police Briefs | Published April 17, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Soledad Police searching for suspect considered armed and dangerous

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police are searching for a man who is considered to be armed and dangerous. According to the department, on Tuesday morning Zachary McCormack was in the Monterey Superior Court, where he pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed firearm. ā€œUnfortunately, he did not learn,ā€...

Monterey County DA’s Office warns against rental property scams

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents and visitors that an increase in scams have affected renters and properties for rent. The scams vary in sophistication but share the same core fraud: the suspect will pose as the property...

Police Briefs | Published Jan. 9, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Police Reports | Published Aug. 12, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 288:59 a.m. Petty theft on Broadway St.1:42 p.m. Local bench warrant on Pearl St.3:59 p.m. Property vandalism on S Mildred St.5:32 p.m. Child cruelty/battery on N Vanderhurst Av. July 291:24 p.m. Dog bite on Canyon Del...

Police Reports | Published July 1, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 89:05 a.m. Adult Protective Services report on Bassett St.9:09 a.m. CPS referral on Heritage Cl.11:27 a.m. Criminal Threats in the River Bottom.1:31 p.m. Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia on Mildred Av.2:14 p.m. Shoplifting on Canal...

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Scammers are targeting PG&E customers at an alarming rate

CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2025, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers reporting over $190,000...