Unfinished mural at Sun Street Centers vandalized
KING CITY — An unfinished mural meant to symbolize growth and community support on the side of Sun Street Centers in King City was defaced while the artists were on a break Friday afternoon.
Art instructor Bryan Luster, who is overseeing the mural program with...
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...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 12, 2023
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
GREENFIELD
June 299:20 a.m. Property vandalism (graffiti) on Palm Av.9:44 a.m. Property vandalism (graffiti) on Walnut Av.3:30 p.m. Theft on Oak Av.
June 308:27 a.m. Driving with a suspended license on Elm Av.11:30 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 9, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
March 82:50 p.m. Shoplifting on Canal St.6:31 p.m. Missing person on Jayne St.
March 99:40 p.m. Domestic violence on E. San Antonio Dr.
March 108:32 p.m. DUI on Broadway St.
March 1112:09 p.m. Fight at...
Police Briefs — Published July 25, 2018
Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.
Deputies arrest King City man for kidnapping, rape
KING CITY — On Jan. 22, the victim of a sexual assault reported being attacked by Christopher Rios of the King City area, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies contacted the victim, who had many physical injuries, and after interviews and evidence collection,...
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office to close Monterey, King City substations to public
KING CITY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced the closure of its two substation offices, located in Monterey and King City, to lobby services effective Nov. 17.
According to a news release Monday, the decision was made due to staffing needs that require records...
Salinas schools to close as Taylor Farms fire, evacuation order continues
SALINAS — A fire in a Salinas food processing plant that has prompted authorities to evacuate surrounding neighborhoods has now closed four nearby elementary schools as sunrise approaches Thursday.
City officials announced the closure shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday for Lincoln Elementary, Monterey Park Elementary, Sherwood...
