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February 1, 2026

Monterey County Superior Court announces retirement of Judge Anderson

Judge Marla Anderson
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Carrie Panetta has announced the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson, effective April 30, after nearly 30 years of service on the Monterey County Superior Court. In 1995, Anderson was appointed to the Monterey County bench by...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 20, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 289:50 a.m. Check fraud on Airport Rd.1:46 p.m. Trespassing on Broadway Cl. March 2911:48 a.m. Lost property on Canal St.2:56 p.m. Misdemeanor bench warrant on Broadway St.5:26 p.m. Annoying communications on Maple St.9:31 p.m....

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...

SPCA offers $1K reward for information on cat shooting incident in Soledad

SOLEDAD — SPCA Monterey County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot a cat in Soledad. On July 4, a Good Samaritan found the young brown tabby cat on Crestfield Street, near Soledad High...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 7, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD May 294:32 a.m. Auto Theft on Cedar Dr.8:36 a.m. Felony warrant on 6th St.11:14 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration over six months) on Walnut Av.3:04 p.m. Municipal code violation (animals) on Maple...

Swift response contains Metz Fire to 1,100 acres in South Monterey County

GREENFIELD — South Monterey County faced an unexpected challenge in the heart of a warm summer afternoon Tuesday. Around 2 p.m. on July 23, the usually tranquil fields near Greenfield were suddenly ablaze as a fire broke out on Metz Road. Fueled by strong winds,...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 29, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 610:44 a.m. Vehicle towed (parked over 72-hours) on Bishop St.11:45 a.m. Outside Agency Assistance on Carlson Av.3:59 p.m. Found property on King St.5:26 p.m. Mental Health Hold on Bluff Av. June 71:16 p.m....

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

Justice legal laws
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 Oct. 12, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Oct. 112:50 a.m. Outstanding warrants and possession of false government documents on 8th St.6:58 a.m. Towed vehicle on Park Av.12:39 p.m. Dog at Large citation on Primrose Wy.7:05 p.m. Vehicle pursuit on 13th...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 23, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Nov. 144:49 a.m. Misconduct on Oak Av.7:33 a.m. Hit-and-run on El Camino Real.11:45 a.m. Outside warrant on Walnut Av.12:35 p.m. Theft (from bank account) on Elmwood Dr.1:01 p.m. Juvenile issue on S El Camino Real.2:02...

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Salinas Valley State Prison

CDCR officials investigating Salinas ValleyĀ State Prison inmate’s Jan. 29 death as...

SOLEDAD ā€” California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Jan. 29 death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide. At about...