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Monterey County Superior Court announces new judge at Salinas Courthouse

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court has announced that Brian Jones was appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment on Oct. 31, and Jones was sworn in as a...

Grave sites desecrated at Greenfield Cemetery

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department is looking for the person or persons responsible for desecrating statues, crosses and other memorial religious items and flowers left to honor deceased family members at the Greenfield Cemetery. According to City Manager Paul Wood, the vandalism occurred Nov. 16...

Monterey County Civil Grand Jury seeks jurors for 2024-25 term

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Many residents have never heard of a Civil Grand Jury, or if they have, they know little about its purpose. In California, a Civil Grand Jury is required in each of the 58 counties. Looking for effectiveness and efficiency, Civil Grand jurors...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 27, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Dec. 128:14 a.m. Juvenile possession of marijuana on Moreno St.10:03 a.m. Mental Health Evaluation on Elm Av.2:47 p.m. Lost property report on El Camino Real.5:10 p.m. Firearm on El Camino Real. Dec. 131:30 p.m. Mental Health...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 24, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 15:10 a.m. Arson on Bassett St.4:08 p.m. Lost property on Bassett St. Nov. 210:38 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired tags over six months) on Copley St.12:35 p.m. Mental Health Hold on S Vanderhurst...

Greenfield man facing attempted murder charge after 4-hour standoff with police

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department will be charging a local man with attempted murder and criminal threats following a four-hour standoff Sunday morning. On June 11, at about 9:20 a.m., Greenfield Police officers responded to a report of criminal threats and brandishing of a weapon...

Jury convicts Soledad man of resisting officer, DUI

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SOLEDAD — On Sept. 18, a Monterey County jury found David Fernando Hernandez, 34, of Soledad, guilty of felony resisting an officer with force or violence, misdemeanor driving under the influence of a drug, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug...

Police Briefs – Published Mar. 28

Police briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 31, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 87:48 a.m. Burglary on Jayne St.8:29 a.m. Public intoxication on S First St. March 98:29 a.m. Burglary on Broadway St.9:56 a.m. Misdemeanor bench warrant on Canal St.12:28 p.m. Misdemeanor bench warrant on Broadway St.4:34 p.m. Possession...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 8, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 159:01 a.m. Vandalism on N Russ Av.9:50 a.m. Vandalism on Amherst Dr.11:40 a.m. Driving on a suspended license on Canal St.12:00 p.m. Matter of Record on Broadway St.1:06 p.m. Lost property on Broadway...

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Jury convicts Greenfield man of child molestation

GREENFIELD — A Monterey County jury has convicted a 34-year-old Greenfield man of five counts of child molestation, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office...