Salinas Valley Tribune

12/17/2025

In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle driving through a residential area along the 32000 block of McCoy Road in Soledad.

SOLEDAD — In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle driving through a residential area along the 32000 block of McCoy Road in Soledad. The vehicle was reported to be playing loud music, and deputies...

12/16/2025

Guest Column | Modern Technology, Modern Spaces: Mee Memorial’s Commitment to South Monterey County

By Rena Salamacha, CEO, Mee Memorial Healthcare System

At Mee Memorial, our mission has always been clear: to provide the highest quality healthcare to the South Monterey County community, with expertise, compassion, and a focus on the patient experience. We know that when people come to a hospital, it’s important to feel safe, supported and respected...

12/15/2025

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found in the Salinas Riverbed near Greenfield on Sunday.

UPDATE (12/16): The woman has been identified as 32-year-old Monica Yazaret Almanza Romero of Greenfield.

GREENFIELD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found in the Salinas Riverbed near Greenfield on Sunday. At about 9:40 a.m. on Dec. 14, a reporting party called in to say they had located a body. MCSO officials said the body is a female, who was found just outside ...

12/15/2025

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency and the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency launched a program requiring all well owners to register their wells for free by January 31, 2026, to comply with state law protecting the shared groundwater resource.

Read more here: https://wklys.co/4rKLNbq

12/13/2025

Window on the World Column | The Best Christmas Ever

I think, in the larger scheme of things, that December should be a longer month. There should be two free weeks somewhere in the middle, when there are no dates, everyone just gets to take time off life and work and do what they need to for the betterment of mankind — paid, of course. […]

12/13/2025

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 12, 2025: Holiday Concerts, Animal Camps, Grace Services and more

HOLIDAY CONCERTS MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Pops! Brass ensemble will present two free holiday concerts in December, featuring traditional and contemporary festive music. The concerts are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Hartnell College in Salinas, located at 411 Central Av...

12/12/2025

A 22-year-old Greenfield man was arrested this week after police say he struck two elementary-aged students with his vehicle and left the scene while the children were walking to school in the 400 block of Hutchinson Drive.

GREENFIELD — A 22-year-old Greenfield man was arrested this week after police say he struck two elementary-aged students with his vehicle and left the scene while the children were walking to school in the 400 block of Hutchinson Drive. According to the Greenfield Police Department, the collision ...

12/11/2025

A cherished holiday tradition returns to South Monterey County this December as “The Nutcracker Ballet” celebrates its 66th anniversary at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City.

A cherished holiday tradition returns to King City this December as “The Nutcracker Ballet” celebrates its 66th anniversary at the Robert Stanton Theater.

12/11/2025

City of Soledad has launched its new Retail Map of Soledad, a key feature of this year’s “Shop Local – Shop Soledad” holiday campaign.

12/11/2025

Gonzales Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.

Gonzales Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly.

12/11/2025

The Soledad girls’ basketball team had its win streak snapped last Thursday at home, as they fell 32-27 to the Palma Chieftains.

SALINAS VALLEY — For the first time since 2017, the King City boys’ basketball team has started the season with a winning record at 3-1. The Mustangs won three straight games last week after opening the pre-season with a 68-57 loss at Templeton. “I’m very happy on how we have started and how...

12/11/2025

Monterey County Health Department is reminding residents to exercise caution when gathering and eating wild mushrooms.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is reminding residents to exercise caution when gathering and eating wild mushrooms. Local hospitals have recently reported an increase in illnesses resulting from eating poisonous wild mushrooms. “Some poisonous wild mushrooms look and smell l...