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March 21, 2026

Water rights case against county moves forward

Seeking operation of the Salinas Valley Water Project as outlined in a 2003 assessment election proceeding, property owners recently won critical arguments against Monterey County and its water resources agency.

CROWNING MOMENT

King City High School student Teagan Soares was named 2018 Miss Salinas Valley Fair last weekend after two days of competition.

Over 700 wines expected at 26th annual Monterey International Wine Competition

Monterey International Wine Competition (MIWC) will host its 26th annual international wine competition March 9 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.

5,000 7th Infantry Division soldiers train at Fort Hunter Liggett

Nearly 5,000 Seventh Infantry Division soldiers conducted a Bayonet Focus training on Feb. 12 at Fort Hunter Liggett.

Artist Open Studio Tour comes to South County

The 27th Annual Monterey County Artist Open Studio Tour, sponsored by Arts Habitat, is coming to South County this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 1.

Soledad prison, correctional facility install wind turbines

Two local state agencies are making the switch over to wind energy, Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility, which are working with Foundation Windpower to bring the green resource to the facilities just outside of Soledad.

ā€˜Wonka’ takes over Gonzales High

The Gonzales Unified School District and community students took over the Gonzales High School Music Building this past weekend to perform ā€œWilly Wonka Jr.ā€

Gonzales police car crashes, injures 3

A vehicle pursuit ended in a collision between a police car and a second vehicle on May 30.

New bins combat opioid epidemic

New bins for unwanted or expired prescription medications have been installed at the King City, Greenfield and Gonzales police departments, providing a way for residents to properly dispose of these drugs before they fall into the wrong hands.

Swiss Picnic attracts families for annual barbecue

Once again the annual Swiss Picnic drew families to the Gonzales Swiss Rifle Club for a day of music, barbecue and family Aug. 19.

Local News

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. Jan. 229:15 a.m. Civil Matters on El Camino...