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March 1, 2026

CHP hosts hiring seminar for dispatchers

The California Highway Patrol (CHP), Monterey Area, is seeking qualified men and women to become CHP Public Safety Dispatchers (PSD).

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....

Police Briefs | Published Jan. 9, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Salinas Valley State Prison investigating June 27 death of inmate as homicide

Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the June 27 death of incarcerated person Jose Rodriguez at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide. At approximately 3:34 p.m., staff observed cellmates Steven Miranda and Rodriguez, noting Rodriguez...

Greenfield man sentenced to 4 years in prison for domestic violence

GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Cosme Gonzalez was sentenced to four years in state prison for inflicting injury on his girlfriend and for violating a protective order. Gonzalez, 27, also admitted a prior domestic violence conviction and a prior conviction for violating a criminal protective order. On...

Police Briefs | Published Dec. 26, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Police investigate New Year’s Eve murder in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Detectives from the South County Major Crimes Unit are investigating a homicide that occurred New Year’s Eve in Greenfield. According to a news release, Greenfield police officers responded to a report that a person had been shot in the 1100 block of Heidi...

Monterey County youth drug education gets a sliver of marijuana taxes, grand jury says

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County collected more than $70 million in marijuana taxes but spent just $93,000 for youth drug education — the top priority set by residents — according to a civil grand jury report. Some of the largest expenditures the grand jury noted...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 9, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 82:50 p.m. Shoplifting on Canal St.6:31 p.m. Missing person on Jayne St. March 99:40 p.m. Domestic violence on E. San Antonio Dr. March 108:32 p.m. DUI on Broadway St. March 1112:09 p.m. Fight at...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 20, 2021

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Sept. 232:04 a.m. Found property on Broadway St.1:38 p.m. CPS referral on Bassett St.6:18 p.m. Stolen vehicle/recovery on S Third St. Sept. 249:04 a.m. Mental Health Hold on Broadway St.11:30 a.m. Matter or Record...

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King City man arrested for DUI, firearms and drugs in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — A King City man was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and related firearms...