
SALINAS VALLEY — National Night Out was held throughout the Salinas Valley on Aug. 3 as part of a nationwide series of community events to build relationships between law enforcement and residents.
People could speak directly with police officers and other emergency personnel, as well as visit numerous community booths and get free treats in the cities of Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield.
Emergency vehicles from local police and fire departments were also on display.
Last year’s Night Out events were canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Greenfield firefighter Josh Savino (left) assists Juan Picazo with shooting water from a fire hose during Greenfield’s National Night Out on Aug. 3. Various equipment was available for residents to test out. (Sean Roney/Staff)

Staff from Greenfield police and fire departments and the city dance the Macarena in front of gathered families at the edge of Village Green Park during Greenfield’s National Night Out on Aug. 3. (Sean Roney/Staff)

Staff from Greenfield police and fire departments and the city dance the Macarena in front of gathered families at the edge of Village Green Park during Greenfield’s National Night Out on Aug. 3. (Sean Roney/Staff)

Arco Iris Cultural Folklorico dance group of Greenfield gathers together after performing at Soledad’s National Night Out at the Soledad Community Center on Aug. 3. (Michael Ramirez/Staff)

City of Soledad Police Department was well represented at last week’s National Night Out that took place at the Soledad Community Center. (Michael Ramirez/Staff)

Autumn Escobedo (right), a volunteer at the National Night Out at Central Park in Gonzales, instructs a child to spin the wheel for a prize. (Michael Ramirez/Staff)

Gonzales Police Department Administrative Assistant Esther Valdez encourages a family to take free merchandise at the National Night Out at Central Park on Aug. 3. (Michael Ramirez/Staff)

A local youth participates in one of several activities during National Night Out at Central Park in Gonzales on Aug. 3. (Michael Ramirez/Staff)

Sun Street Centers’ Maria Elena Zavala and Danelle Hernandez (right) hand out materials to Jo Johnson Young (left) and her daughter Jennifer at Gonzales’ National Night Out. (Michael Ramirez/Staff)

Gonzales Police staff was well represented at National Night Out. Standing are: (from left) Officer Pruneda, Officer Cordova, Sgt. Melgoza, Explorer Abraham Castillo, Chief Wise, Officer Carrillo, Officer Puga, Sgt. Castillo, Officer Martinez, CSO Fierros, Records Supervisor Andrea Casillas, Administrative Assistant Esther Valdez, Fire Chief Jason Muscio, Fireman David Vasquez, Fireman Prader, Explorer Jeanette Jimenez and Explorer Andrea Zepeda. (Michael Ramirez/Staff)
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