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January 27, 2026

Prisoner sentenced to life for killing another inmate

On June 7, Brant Q. Daniel, a 43-year-old inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, pled guilty to the charge of murder. Judge Lydia Villarreal accepted the inmate’s plea.

Police Briefs — Published June 14

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

Police Briefs — Published June 7

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

King City man sentenced to prison for burglary

King City resident Marcos Tinajero, 33, was sentenced to four years in prison last Friday for committing a residential burglary.

Woman dies after attending music fest

A 20-year-old Ventura woman died Sunday while attending the annual Lightning in a Bottle music festival at Lake San Antonio in Bradley.

Police Briefs — Published May 31

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

Police Briefs — Published May 24

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

Police Briefs — Published May 17

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

Learn to prevent scams, financial exploitation of elderly at free presentation

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) is offering a free presentation on how to avoid becoming the victim of scams and financial exploitation.

Repeat DUI offender sentenced to 7 years in prison

Francisco Napoles Medina, 54, of Watsonville, was sentenced to seven years and six months to be served in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, his fifth prison commitment for driving under the influence.

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CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026

CALIFORNIA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....