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San Ardo man sentenced to life in prison for child molestation

SAN ARDO — A Monterey County judge sentenced Angel Rojas Lugos, 43, of San Ardo, to 142 years to life in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on May 19. On March 15, a jury found Lugos guilty of two counts of committing oral...

2 children die in mobile home fire in King City

KING CITY — Two young children died in a fire in the early hours of Nov. 7, the City of King announced in a news release Monday.  Members of the King City Volunteer Fire Department received a 12:22 a.m. fire call at the 700 block...

SPCA rescues pet pigeons abandoned on side of road in Soledad

SOLEDAD — SPCA Monterey County is currently caring for nine pet fantail pigeons who were found abandoned on the side of Highway 146 in Soledad last week.  SPCA humane officers are seeking information about the person who abandoned the birds.  In the evening on Aug. 10,...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 2, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD July 243:10 a.m. Various alcohol charges, violation of probation on El Camino Real.6:37 a.m. Traffic collision hit-and-run on Tyler Av.9:57 a.m. Mental Health Hold on 12th St.10:47 a.m. Stolen vehicle on Walnut Av.4:04...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 18, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 2110:30 a.m. Domestic Violence on King St.11:30 a.m. Traffic Collision on Broadway St.1:00 p.m. Stop sign violation on King St.4:30 p.m. Speeding on San Antonio Dr.5:57 p.m. DUI on N. Russ St. May 221:26 a.m....

Police Reports | Published March 11, 2020

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Feb. 224 p.m. Local bench warrant on Broadway St.9 p.m. Vehicle towed (unlicensed driver) on Broadway St. Feb. 237:53 a.m. Theft report on Seventh St.9:15 a.m. CPS referral on Bassett St.11:20 a.m. Stolen vehicle/recovery report on...

King City Police Department urges caution for Pedestrian Safety Month

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KING CITY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and the King City Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on roads.Ā  By always taking extra precautions, drivers can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of...

King City man gets 2 years in prison for starting fire

KING CITY — King City resident Valerio Javier Perez Flores, 30, was sentenced April 23 to two years, plus eight months for a probation violation, in state prison for recklessly starting a fire. On July 7, 2020, at 1:50 p.m., a California Highway Patrol officer...

Monterey County warns of Covid-19 scam letter circulating online

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Department of Social Services is alerting clients and the community to beware of a letter circulating on social media that looks like it comes from the state telling them that they must get tested for Covid-19 to continue their...

Police Reports | Published Dec. 9, 2020

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 177:34 a.m. Vandalism (in excess of $400) on Broadway St.12:49 p.m. Petty Theft on Queen St.2:55 p.m. Lost property on Division St.4:26 p.m. Administrative citation (burning rubbish within city limits) on N Vanderhurst Av.9:54 p.m....
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