Speeding crackdown set for this summer in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — This July and beyond, police departments in South Monterey County are urging drivers to follow posted speed limits and “slow the fast down.”
During this month, King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales police departments will have additional officers on patrol watching for...
Monterey County settles lawsuit, moves forward with social services building purchase
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement resolving all pending litigation involving the Life Foundation Building at 1000 S. Main St. in Salinas, clearing the way for the County’s previously approved purchase of the property and securing the long-term future...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 1, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
May 241:31 p.m. Driving while using cellphone on Sandringham St.1:56 p.m. Driving while using cellphone on San Antonio Dr.2:15 p.m. Petty Theft on Bishop St.
May 2512:00 a.m. Vandalism on N. 2nd St.2:30 p.m. Parking violation...
Cal Fire, local partners unite to promote fireworks safety
CALIFORNIA — Cal Fire is reminding all Californians that there is zero tolerance for illegal fireworks, which includes the sale, purchase, possession, transportation or use of any device that does not carry the State Fire Marshal-approved “Safe and Sane” seal.
This year, Cal Fire partnered...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 24, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
May 1912:00 a.m. CPS Report on Broadway St.2:22 a.m. Stop sign violation on San Antonio Dr.2:32 a.m. Stop sign violation on N. Mildred Av.2:45 a.m. Unlicensed driver on San Antonio Dr.3:13 a.m. Unlicensed driver on...
Monterey County Sheriff’s detectives arrest man in copper wire theft case
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit arrested a Patterson man in connection with a series of copper wire thefts totaling more than $50,000, authorities said.
Detectives investigated ongoing thefts of copper wire throughout Monterey County and identified a suspect using surveillance...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 17, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
May 1410:50 a.m. CPS Report on Ellis St.12:00 p.m. CPS Report on Ellist St.3:16 p.m. Obstruction of a police officer on Ellis St.
May 151:08 a.m. Mental Health Crisis on River Dr.2:22 a.m. Stop sign violation...
Car Seat Check Event promotes child passenger safety in King City
KING CITY — Families received hands-on safety checks May 31 during a Car Seat Check Event hosted by the Monterey County Health Department and Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City.
Certified car seat technicians inspected installations, checked for proper fit and reviewed safety recalls....
Leitzinger appointed Monterey County Superior Court judge
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court announced that attorney Elizabeth Leitzinger has been appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Julie R. Culver.
Gov. Gavin Newsom made the appointment June 2.
“I am honored and humbled by the...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 10, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
May 15:00 p.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on Mustang Ct.7:31 p.m. CPS Report on San Antonio Dr.8:20 p.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on Broadway St.8:48 p.m. Obstruction of a police officer on Broadway St.9:00 p.m....
