Monterey County Superior Court announces judicial leadership for 2026-27
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Carrie Panetta announced that Judge Jennifer O’Keefe has been elected by the bench to serve as the court’s next assistant presiding judge as of Jan. 1.
O’Keefe will serve in that role for 2026 and 2027...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 24, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
GREENFIELD
Jan. 96:22 a.m. Stolen vehicle on 8th St.2:16 p.m. Attempted murder on 11th St.3:15 p.m. Info Report (suspicious circumstances) on El Camino Real.4:18 p.m. Sodomy on El Camino Real.5:39 p.m. Domestic Battery on Merlot...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 24, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Nov. 2812:41 a.m. Willful discharge of a firearm on Broadway St.4:20 a.m. Hit-and-run on S. First St.
Nov. 297:30 p.m. Threaten crime with intent to terrorize on N. Third St.8:16 p.m. Hit-and-run on Reich St.9:28...
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office honored for mass casualty response
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency made a surprise visit to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last week, recognizing local deputies for their pivotal role in managing a mass casualty incident on March 3 in King City.
The tragic shooting occurred...
Soledad stabbing suspect deterred by victim with revolver
SOLEDAD — Officers with the Soledad Police Department are investigating an incident on May 15, during which a victim shot their assailant who was armed with a knife.
Police said at around 9:30 p.m. last Friday, a subject with a knife approached another person on...
CHP urges Californians to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving weekend
CALIFORNIA — As the holiday season gets underway, California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists that the simplest way to stay safe on the road this Thanksgiving weekend is to buckle up before every trip.
CHP will begin its Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP) at 6:01 p.m. on...
Soledad man found guilty in 2010 murder of ex-girlfriend
SOLEDAD — A Monterey County jury has found Noel Ledesma, 44, formerly of Soledad and Yuma, Ariz., guilty of first-degree murder in the 2010 killing of his ex-girlfriend, Yvette Martinez, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Martinez and Ledesma had dated in early 2010...
Soledad Police arrest gang members on weapon charges
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation March 19 at about 10:30 p.m., during which the officers immediately recognized all three of the vehicle’s occupants as active Norteno gang members.
After a search of the vehicle, three fully loaded...
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San Simeon man convicted of assault at state park
BIG SUR — A San Simeon man has been convicted of felony assault and misdemeanor battery stemming from an attack on a State Parks...
