CDCR officials investigating Oct. 14 inmate death at Salinas Valley State Prison as homicide
SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Oct. 14 death of an incarcerated person at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide.
At about 5:15 p.m., staff observed Orlando Ochoa assaulting Israel Mendoza and responded by utilizing chemical...
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....
Scammers target PG&E customers, stealing more than $334K this year
CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more than $334,000 in losses to scammers.
The average scam victim lost over $600, and more than 500 customers have reported falling...
Gang member pleads guilty to King City murders
KING CITY — Raul Lucas of Salinas has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder while personally using a firearm for the benefit of the Sureno criminal street gang.
On Dec. 26, 2021, 21-year-old Lucas and three other Sureno gang members met up in...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 2, 2022
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KING CITY
Jan. 126:50 p.m. Vandalism on Mustang Ct.
Jan. 131:27 a.m. Stolen vehicle on N Second St.12:00 p.m. Lost property on S Vanderhurst Av.12:58 p.m. Matter of Record on N Vanderhurst Av.
Jan. 141:25 a.m. Mental...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 10, 2024
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GREENFIELD
Dec. 271:57 a.m. Missing person on Elm Av.6:00 p.m. Mental Health Hold on El Camino Real.6:31 p.m. Suspicious circumstances on El Camino Real.
Dec. 281:40 a.m. Runaway juvenile on Oak Av.9:30 a.m. Driving without...
Police Reports | Published March 18, 2020
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
March 111:53 a.m. Found property on Seventh St.2:27 p.m. Matter of Record (gang intel) on River Dr.10:04 p.m. Outside assistance on Canal St.
March 26:21 a.m. Stolen vehicle on N San Lorenzo.6:59 a.m. Assault on N Third...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 27, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
July 1612:55 p.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Third St.3:50 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Division St.
July 187:00 p.m. Vandalism on S. Vanderhurst Av.
July 193:18 p.m. Assault, bench warrant, false imprisonment on Carlson St.11:28 p.m. Found...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 16, 2021
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
May 207:09 a.m. Petty theft on Sycamore St.11:16 a.m. Under the Influence of narcotics on Broadway St.3:06 p.m. CPS referral on Sussex Wy.4:57 p.m. Lost property on Bassett St.
May 2112:05 p.m. Property vandalism on River Dr.
May...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 23, 2022
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Feb. 121:37 a.m. Vandalism on Soberanes St.6:56 a.m. Vandalism on Broadway St.4:37 p.m. Stolen vehicle on Broadway St.7:00 p.m. Matter of Record (graffiti) on Broadway St.
Feb. 1312:42 a.m. Felony bench warrant on San Antonio...
