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February 17, 2026

Soledad man sentenced to prison for false imprisonment

A Monterey Superior Court Judge last week sentenced Luis Plaza, 27, of Soledad, to 16 months in state prison for false imprisonment.

Scammers are targeting PG&E customers at an alarming rate

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CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2025, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers reporting over $190,000 in losses to scammers. To stop this trend, PG&E is committed to helping customers recognize the signs of a scam to...

Police Reports | Published Jan. 22, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 138:47 a.m. Missing juvenile on Oak Av.10:45 a.m. Lost property report on 5th St.11:59 a.m. Vehicle registration fraud on Pinnacles Av.11:59 a.m. Possession of burglary tools on Pinnacles Av.2:05 p.m. Lost property report on Paloma...

King City Police ramp up DUI patrols for St. Patrick’s Day

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KING CITY — This St. Patrick’s Day, the King City Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly. Additional officers will be on patrol March 17 from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. looking for...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 29, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 610:44 a.m. Vehicle towed (parked over 72-hours) on Bishop St.11:45 a.m. Outside Agency Assistance on Carlson Av.3:59 p.m. Found property on King St.5:26 p.m. Mental Health Hold on Bluff Av. June 71:16 p.m....

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 9, 2022

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 277:30 a.m. Matter of Record (sibling altercation) on Lynn St.10:58 a.m. Burglary on Broadway St.4:24 p.m. Burglary on 7th St. Jan. 281:40 p.m. Burglary on N Russ Av.4:11 p.m. CPS Referral on N Russ St.4:47...

Greenfield man sentenced to state prison for felony DUI

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GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Aug. 15 that Fabian Cruz Licona of Greenfield was sentenced to two years in state prison after entering a plea of no contest to a felony DUI and admitting a violation of probation for a prior...

Man arrested for DUI, firearm possession

Last Saturday, Oct. 6, a deputy with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office conducted a vehicle check on a suspicious vehicle on Central Avenue in King City.

Gang member found guilty of 2016 King City murder

SALINAS VALLEY — A 27-year-old Greenfield man was found guilty of murder and conspiracy to commit murder by a Monterey County jury on Friday. Judge Mark E. Hood presided over the trial of John Samuel Trivino, aka ā€œSmack,ā€ who was convicted for killing 20-year-old Martin...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 22, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 1012:39 a.m. Probation violation, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance on El Camino Real.4:20 a.m. Burglary on 4th St.8:23 a.m. Mental Health Hold on Alves Ln.8:20 p.m. Vandalism to property and...
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