Entrance fees increase at Pinnacles National Park
Entrance fees for Pinnacles National Park near Paicines have increased for 2018 in order to fund services and maintenance that park staff says will directly benefit visitors.
Strolling Dinner raises funds for Monterey County sheriffs
Bomb squad demonstrations, suspect take downs, search and rescue station along with food and drinks were all part of the Monterey County Sheriffās Office Strolling Dinner.
4 Cities 4 Peace Block Party set for Saturday
The fourth annual Four Cities for Peace Block Party is set for Saturday, Aug. 26, at Central Park in Gonzales.
South County students, parents attend Gang Prevention Summit
More than 200 residents from Monterey County participated in the annual Gang Prevention Summit last Saturday. Among those in attendance were parents, teenagers and middle school students from the South County area.
CASA looking for volunteers to help youth
CASA of Monterey County is looking for adults who are willing to meet with foster children and advocate for their needs and is hosting a free information session in Gonzales next week.
Work on Alta Street continues
Pavement work on Alta Street is in full swing, discouraging trucks from using 10th Street with new signs on North Alta for them to take the freeway to Fifth Street.
Groundwater agency looking at user fee options
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is looking at two options to impose fees on groundwater users.
Community gives feedback to regional police survey
Residents of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City took part in a Regional Police Survey to help the local law enforcement get feedback on the region.
County awarded $6M to expand mental health services
Monterey County Health Departmentās Behavioral Health Bureau has been awarded $6 million from the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections.
Surfās up for youth at camp
The Wahine Project provided 20 surf camp scholarships for South Monterey County girls for the camp beginning this past Monday.
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 27, 2025
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