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.
Celebrate Poppy Month in Gonzales
At the May 15 Gonzales City Council meeting, the council passed and adopted a proclamation making May officially Poppy Month in the city.
Voters choose candidates, approve measures
California voters took to the polls last Tuesday to decide on numerous candidates for state and county offices as well as local measures in the June 5 primary election, the results of which are continuing to be counted.
Monterey County resident dies from COVID-19
MONTEREY
COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department reported the countyās first death of
a resident due to complications from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on
Saturday.
According
to county health officials, the adult was hospitalized and had an underlying
health condition that āpredisposed the individual to having more severe disease.ā
No other...
Salvation Army, Redwood Glen partner for youth camp
South County youth have the chance to attend camp at Redwood Glen Camp in Scotts Valley during the final week of July.
Feedback sought on police services
A new police survey was sent out to residents of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City on Aug. 21 as part of the Strengthening Law Enforcement and Community Relations grant.
City hires new officer for animal control
The City of Gonzales has hired Ulyses Fierros, a new animal control officer who started July 3.
TAKE TWO: Alumni recreate yearbook photo 37 years later
Gonzales High School Class of 1981 alumni Jorge Morales, Bill Yoshimura and Wayne Gularte reunited last week on campus after 37 years to recreate a photo from their yearbook.
Easter in the Park returns Sunday
Cypress Church of Gonzales will host its third annual Easter in the Park church services, including an Easter egg hunt, on Sunday, April 16, at 10 a.m.
Summer reading program returns
The Summer Reading Program is underway at Monterey County Free Libraries with the theme āReading Takes You Everywhere.ā
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 11, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
GREENFIELD
Jan. 211:46 p.m. Attempted Murder (juvenile) on Oak Av.
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