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On Thursday afternoon, December 30 there was a report of a several gunshots that went off in the area of West Street in Soledad. Once Soledad and Greenfield Police Police Officers secured the area, they surrounded a house and 3 subjects were eventually detained. The subjects initially denied any involvement, but after an exhaustive search of the area by officers and K-9 Bo, several bullet casings were discovered, followed by a weapon, ammunition and narcotics. One subject was released, another subject was cited and then released, while Arturo Quintero Zepeda was booked into the Monterey County Jail on numerous felonies committed. Additionally, Zepeda admitted to buying the gun from a subject, but failed to properly follow the law when doing so. Soledad Police investigators will be tracking down the seller of the weapon who will most likely be charged for that.

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Thursday, December 30 that she and 27 other elected District Attorneys across California have been granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) preventing the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) from enacting an increase of credits from 50% to 66% conduct credits for second strikers with serious or violent criminal histories. This newest “emergency regulation” comes after the CDCR’s recently enacted so-called “emergency” regulations that allow for additional credits to be awarded to serious and violent felons, including credits that are not based upon completing any rehabilitation programs. While the CDCR’s newest regulations grant additional good conduct credits to inmates working in fire camp related activities, they also added additional credits to so-called “nonviolent” second strikers. Unrelated to fire camp credits, the CDCR sought to increase credits to 66% conduct

On Sunday, December 26, 2021, at 1:22 pm, Monterey County Communications received 9-1-1 calls reporting gunshots fired in the area of Sussex Way and Wellington Avenue in King City. King City Police Department officers, with assistance from the California Highway Patrol, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the Greenfield Police Department, and the Soledad Police Department, responded to the area and upon arrival located a 20-year-old male and an 18-year-old female dead at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds. The victims have been identified as: 20-year-old Carlos Manuel Lopez Sanchez of King City, CA and 18-year-old Selena Gonzalez Godoy of King City, CA The personnel of the King City Police Department offer their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Lopez Sanchez and Ms. Godoy. The Investigations Unit of the King City Police Department with the assistance from the Greenfield Police Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit initiated an investigation into the de

According to the Gonzales Police Department a vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of 7th Street at 6:57 am on Monday, December 27. However, the vehicle was discovered by the Salinas Police Department at an undisclosed location and the driver Miguel Aceves was taken into custody and booked into the Monterey County Jail.

Monterey County Public Works crews along with support crews from Granite Construction are clearing mudslides from the 800 block area of River Road, north of Chualar River Road. The slide occurred sometime between 9 am and 11 am on Monday morning, December 27. Public Works crews have been patrolling this area as it has been prone to slides from the River Fire burn scar area; slides also occurred here during previous storms. Crews and equipment were mobilized and began clearing the roadway, using traffic control to keep one lane open for motorists. Both lanes should be clear before dark on Monday, December 27, but motorists using this stretch of roadway are warned to drive with caution as the road remains slick and muddy, and road shoulders are soft. Because this area is prone to slides, if motorists see debris on this (or any other county) roadway, please call 911

With rain anticipated in the forecast on Tuesday night, December 28 and all day on Wednesday, December 29 in Monterey County here is a reminder about sand and sandbags for Monterey County residents. If you live near any of the county's burn scar or other flood prone areas and are in need of sandbags to protect your property during this stormy weather, go online and use the map to select the county's sandbag and sand stockpile locations at: https://montereyco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1d580081f96742ffaf58172410b38c2b&fbclid=IwAR1dXy0DG-5ARJMlSFSXFa8qaowYiypIk8rwLuiVIgnevQ26M4-YgG27lb8 If you'd like a list of locations go to: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-i-z/public-works-facilities-parks/storm-preparedness?fbclid=IwAR1HN0wEQMomY2egkOUWCvAvRJJPYDq0XR5tMdrKYfAyKeWeZsLrSWPrYm4 Additionally, should stormy weather produce a power outage, Monterey County Public Works would like to remind residents that when approaching an inters

On Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 1:22 pm, Monterey County Communications received 9-1-1 calls reporting gunshots fired in the area of Sussex Way and Wellington Avenue in King City. King City Police Department officers, with assistance from the California Highway Patrol, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the Greenfield Police Department, and the Soledad Police Department responded to the area and upon arrival located a 20-year-old male and an 18-year-old female dead at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds. The identities of the male and female victim will not be released until such time the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Unit has made formal notification to the next of kin of the male and female victims. This is an active investigation and no additional information pertaining to the investigation will be released at this time. Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Sergeant Joshue Partida of the King City Police Department at (831) 3

On Thursday, December 23 the Monterey County Health Department received confirmation of the first 6 cases of the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant among Monterey County residents. The Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Laboratory identified Omicron by whole genome sequencing of surveillance specimens submitted by the local medical community. Monterey County Health Department is not releasing personal information such as health status, age or gender to protect the identity of these community members. The specimens were collected from mid-December to date, indicating the variant has been present in Monterey County for at least a week. Based on data from other areas where Omicron has been active, Monterey County Health Department cautions residents that a surge in local cases may be likely in the coming weeks. While Delta is currently the predominant variant, preliminary information about Omicron indicates it spreads more quickly than other variants. More data is needed to k

During the week of December 12, 2021 Monterey-Salinas Transit became the first public transportation agency in the United States to enable its riders to verify their eligibility for discount transit fares online and to instantly add that discount benefit to a contactless open-loop debit or credit card. This launch marks the next phase of MST’s contactless payments demonstration that’s being facilitated by the California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP; www.calitp.org), an initiative of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to enable easy and accessible travel planning and payments. Now any older adult age 65+ with a California DMV–issued identification card can have their eligibility for MST’s Senior fare discount both instantly verified and instantly linked to their contactless-enabled Visa or Mastercard via the Cal-ITP Benefits secure web application: https://benefits.calitp.org MST General Manager/CEO Carl S

The following statement was issued by Hartnell Community College District Governing Board President Erica Padilla-Chavez on behalf of the entire Board, following their special meeting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22: The Hartnell Community College District Governing Board on Wednesday, December 22, accepted the resignation of Interim Superintendent Dr. Raúl Rodríguez, effective January 14. The Board plans to appoint an interim superintendent/president at its next regular meeting, on January 11, to maintain the District’s progress and momentum while it seeks a permanent superintendent/president for Hartnell. A nationwide search for that new leader began in November of 2021, and the Board expects to complete an appointment in the spring of 2022. Dr. Rodríguez, who joined Hartnell College in July 2020, will become interim chancellor of the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District. He expressed his thanks to the Board and his appreciation for the dedication of District employe

A vehicle caught fire off of the 100 block of 8th Street in Greenfield on Tuesday, December 21 at 6:50 am. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown.

The Greenfield Police Department reports that a theft happened involving a catalytic converter that was stolen in a vehicle off of Rava Parkway in the city of Greenfield on Tuesday, December 21 at 11:19 am. If anyone has any information they're asked to call the Greenfield Police Department at 831-674-5111.

Salinas, CA – Monday, January 3, 2022 marks the opening of the Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fees period for the June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election for federal, state and countywide offices. The Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fees period for the Offices of Board of Supervisors District 2 and District 3, will open Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The period is set to close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. According to Gina Martinez, Registrar of Voters, “Depending on the number of signatures collected, candidates can use these petitions to offset a portion or all of the filing fee while getting an early start on required nomination petitions. Candidates are encouraged to review the Candidate Guidelines available on the Monterey County Elections’ website and to make an appointment with our office for each intended visit. This will help us prepare documents before your visit and ultimately save you time.” For detailed information related to the primary election, in

Travel is ramping up around the country this holiday season. No matter where you go, stay safe and follow COVID-19 safety recommendations. Many Monterey County residents travel to South America for the holidays. No matter your destination, it is important for all travelers to know the restrictions for your destination state or country as well as what will be required to reenter the United States (if any) if your travel is international. Many destinations require proof of COVID-19 vaccination and there may be testing requirements. There are also travel advisories being posted for certain destinations. Travelers are encouraged to contact their airlines before leaving for specific information and they may also want to check information for the country they are visiting at the State Department Travel website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html. For example, Mexico is a popular international destination but the State Department today announced that travelers should reconsider pla

PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 12:48 a.m. on Wednesday, December 22 Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to 1312 Larkspur Lane for a reported residential structure fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to discover that a fire was burning binside the garage of a single-story residential home. The fire was quickly contained to the garage by firefighters with moderate smoke damage within the living quarters. All occupants were able to evacuate safely. Two fire engines, one ladder truck and a Battalion Chief from Paso Robles Fire responded to the incident. Under the City’s automatic aid agreement, two engines and one Battalion Chief from Cal Fire/SLO County and one engine from Atascadero Fire immediately responded to assist. In total, 19 firefighters worked to contain the fire. Additional assistance was provided by the Paso Robles Police Department, PG&E, and San Luis Ambulance Service. Further investigation determined the cause of the fire was an overloaded electri

PASO ROBLES, CA, December 21, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles announced on Tuesday, December 21 the appointment of new Police Chief, Damian Nord. Police Chief Nord assumed his new position with the City on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Police Chief Nord was selected after a competitive nationwide recruitment process with over 20+ applicants. Police Chief Nord began his career with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office in 1998 as a Detention Deputy, later being promoted to Deputy Sheriff in 2001. Police Chief Nord worked his way through the ranks serving as a Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Commander, and most recently as a Chief Deputy in charge of the Investigations and Detentions Bureaus. Police Chief Nord also has prior local experience having worked for the City of Paso Robles as a Police Officer in 2007. Police Chief Nord holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management and attended the Executive Leadership Program at the USC Price School of Public Policy. “I’m excited the cit

Monterey County sign up rates idling despite significant pandemic impacts As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our lives, internet connectivity is more critical than ever to access essential services including education and healthcare. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, a national program which launched earlier this year, provides eligible households with up to $50 per month discounted from their internet service and sign-ups are still being accepted. But only a small number of Monterey County residents have signed up for this emergency support: 8,121, despite the fact that so many in our community continue to struggle with the economic impacts of COVID-19. All residents are encouraged to see if they qualify for this assistance. If you qualify and enroll, you can get this discount automatically taken off your monthly bill. While this program will continue in 2022, this level of support won’t be offered next year. “Having affordable internet service is critical to closing

Monterey-Salinas Transit is proud to unveil its first ever Zero Emissions Bus Rollout Plan aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality in the region by transitioning its public transit bus fleet to zero-emission buses. The groundbreaking Plan represents a significant financial and political commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in our community. Transit riders already contribute to protecting our environment by reducing the number of vehicles on roadways, and with implementation of this Plan, the buses themselves will further support our goal of reducing harmful emissions into the air we breathe. The Plan recognizes a significant and unfunded financial investment of between $71M to $107M over 19 years to fully implement. This unfunded investment includes Zero Emissions Buses (ZEBs), equipment, and charging/fueling infrastructure. MST will continue securing grants and seeking other funding opportunities to support MST’s future investments in ZE

The Monterey County Fish and Game Advisory Commission is now soliciting Second Round grant applications for the 2021-22 Propagation Fund Grant Program. Projects funded by the Propagation Grant Fund Program are intended to benefit citizens of Monterey County, specifically the protection, preservation, enhancement and education of the fish and wildlife resources. Special emphasis is placed on youth education of the fish and wildlife resources, habitat conservation and outdoor activities. General Information: • Applications will be available on December 17, 2021. • Applications are due Friday, January 14, 2022 by 5:00 P.M. • The Commission generally funds projects in the range of $2,500 - $5,000, depending on the type of project or program proposed, the number of proposals received and the amount of available funds to award. • The Commission considers and determines funding requests, and their recommendation is then brought forth to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. • Once the

The Salinas Valley Promise program combines instructional excellence with professional guidance, leadership development, life-skills training and a scholarship to ensure your success. You pay zero in-state tuition as a first-time, full-time student, regardless of your family income. As a Salinas Valley Promise student, you receive: • Two years with zero in-state tuition, regardless of household income • A free laptop OR Hartnell Bookstore voucher • Participation in a Student Success Seminar • Quarterly student success & professional development workshops • Mentoring by faculty and a peer Applications are due by the Pledge Registration Deadline: April 2022 More at https://www.hartnell.edu/promise/

The Greenfield Police Department reports that 3 thefts occurred involving catalytic converters that were stolen in 3 vehicles in the city of Greenfield on Friday, December 17. The 1st theft happened off of 9th Street at 9:48 am, the 2nd theft was reported at 4:43 pm off of Walker Lane and the 3rd reported theft took place off of Apple Avenue at 5:31 pm. There was also a catalytic converter reportedly stolen off of Las Manzanitas Drive in Greenfield on Sunday, December 19 at 3:48 am. If anyone has any information they're asked to call the Greenfield Police Department at 831-674-5111.

MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures in South Monterey County from Sunday, December 19- December 25. Hwy 101: NB Canal Street and Broadway: December 20 CHP will be performing a traffic break on northbound Hwy 101 for bridge work from 10 am – 10:15 am. Hwy 101: NB Broadway and NB Route 101: December 20 On ramp full closure on route Hwy 101 NB Broadway on ramp for bridge work from 8 am – 4 pm. Highway 101: NB Jolon Road and First Street: Long Term CHP will be performing traffic breaks along northbound Highway 101 from Jolon Road northbound to First Street to allow for a paving operation from 5 am - 4 pm. Highway 101: SB Jolon Road and First Street: Long Term CHP will be performing traffic breaks along southbound Highway 101 from Jolon Road southbound to First Street to allow for a pavement work from 5 am - 4 pm. Highway 101: Canal Street – Jolon Road: Ongoing June 30, 2022 The CHP will be performing traffic breaks along northbound Highway 101 b

SALINAS, California -- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Monday, December 20, 2021 that on Friday, December 17, 2021 the Honorable Pamela L. Butler sentenced 33-year-old Jose Roberto Fierro, Jr. of Salinas, to 8 years in state prison. Fierro previously entered no contest plea to a felony charge of kidnapping and a misdemeanor charge of violation of a criminal protective order. Fierro admitted an enhancement that he committed the kidnapping while on bail for a prior felony. Fierro’s plea constitutes one “strike” under the California Three Strikes Law. In a second case, Fierro entered a no contest plea to a felony charge of assault likely to produce great bodily injury. On October 6, 2021, Fierro was driving near Chualar Road and Lincoln Street in Chualar with his significant other and their children. After a verbal argument, Fierro’s significant other and one of his children requested to exit the vehicle. Fierro also exited the vehicle. He then pushed

On Thursday afternoon, December 16 at 4:00 PM, the Soledad Police Department started receiving calls of a package thief in the city who had been caught on several residential cameras. Officers immediately obtained pictures of the thief and his vehicle and started searching for him. A short time later, officers located the vehicle on Bryant Canyon Road. The suspect attempted to walk away from the vehicle but was quickly detained. After the Soledad PD's K-9 Bo alerted on the vehicle, a search was conducted, and officers found narcotics, stolen mail, and numerous packages that were taken from Paso Robles all the way to Salinas. Soledad, King City, and Paso Robles residents will be contacted by officers regarding their property that was recovered from the vehicle. 29-year-old Javier Basiliobrito was arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail on numerous charges.

San Ardo, Calif. – Santa’s helpers from Aera Energy’s San Ardo oil field are brightening the holidays for students from San Ardo School, San Ardo Head Start Preschool and their families. Each student received gifts and their families given the makings for a special holiday meal. The adopt-a-family gift and meal distribution event was coordinated by Aera Energy in conjunction with the office of Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez. “Our families are still struggling and that’s shown in our enrollment which is down this year,” said Catherine Reimer, principal of San Ardo School and superintendent of the San Ardo Union Elementary School District. “A lot of families had to move out of the area due to a lack of work. Many of the families who have remained continue to experience financial hardships. So many of our families have trouble putting meals on the dinner table every night, let alone purchase gifts for the holidays.” Employees from Aera-San Ardo and County Supervisor Lopez handed

King City Mayor Mike LeBarre on September 23rd joined Mayors from across the Nation partnering with House America answering Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge’s call to action to re-house 100,000 households experiencing homelessness and add 20,000 new units of affordable housing into the development pipeline by December 31, 2022. King City House America Goals; Goal 1 - Create 40 permanent supportive housing units to house all of the city’s homeless households identified in our local Point-In-Time (PIT) count by the summer of 2022 (status on track) Goal 2 - Create an additional 10 permanent supportive units between 2022-2024 (status in process) Goal 3 - Add 352 housing units for extremely low, very low, and low-income units into our development pipeline (status on track) Mayor Mike LeBarre said “All communities no matter the size can play a part to make sure the residents we serve have quality housing and King City is proud to join our Californi

December 9, 1986 - December 12, 2021 Hermie Robles, 35 of King City passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 SERVICE INFORMATION: A Memorial Rosary and Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 10 am to 11:30 am at St. John's Catholic Church, 504 N. Third St. in King City. A Celebration of Life is being planned which will be held following the Memorial Rosary and Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 12 pm in the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division Street in King City. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Hermie Luis Robles Medina go online to https://www.sympathyfloralstore.com/en-us/funeral-flowers/gallery/ or call 888-297-2053.

SALINAS, CA, December 15, 2021–The California Rodeo Salinas is offering two scholarship opportunities in 2022. The California Rodeo Association has been supporting youth education since 1986 when a scholarship program was established with Hartnell College. In 2022, Salinas Valley high school students who are attending or graduating from Hartnell College can apply for that scholarship ranging from $2500 to $5000. The scholarship program run through Community Foundation for Monterey County allows students who are California Rodeo Salinas Committee Members or related to Committee Members to apply for a $5000 scholarship and they can use the money to attend any college or other post high school education program, including trade school. The Hartnell and Community Foundation Rodeo scholarship programs will each award multiple scholarships with varying amounts allocated to each student who earns an award. Applications for the Hartnell College scholarships will be accepted from November 15,

RELEASE DATE: 12/14/21 2:00pm WHAT: The Flash Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service for the River Fire, Carmel Fire, and Dolan Fire Burn Scars has expired. The County of Monterey has lifted the Evacuation Warnings for areas of River Road in Salinas, CA and the Dolan Fire Burn Scar. WHEN: December 14, 2021 effective immediately WHERE: Evacuation Warning Lifted: • Pine Canyon Rd, Salinas CA, including: Trimble Hill, Mesa Rd, Manzanita Way, Wildwood Way, Redding Dr, Belmont Circle, and the southwest end of Berry Drive. • Limekiln Rd, Salinas CA • 800 Block of River Rd, Salinas CA • Dolan Fire Burn Scar NOTE: Highway 1 is closed at Deetjen's Big Sur Resort (Postmile 42.1) and Ragged Point and will remain closed until further notice. DEFINITIONS: • Evacuation Warning(s)/Order(s) Lifted: The formal announcement of lifting warnings or orders in an area currently under evacuation. • Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. This

WASHINGTOB, DC —Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Tuesday, December 14 introduced the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act, a bill that would require the FBI to complete all gun-purchase background checks. Under current law, the FBI is unable to complete background checks if they are not finalized within 88 days. After that arbitrary duration, the FBI is required by law to purge all records related to a background check from its systems. The result is that prohibited individuals are sometimes allowed to retain possession of firearms because a background check wasn’t finalized. This 88-day requirement has become even more of a burden as gun sales have increased in recent years. More gun sales mean more background checks that must be completed by an already overburdened system. In addition to removing the deadline in which the FBI must complete a background check, the bill also requires the FBI to searc

RELEASE DATE: 12/14/21 10:00am WHAT: According to the National Weather Service an Atmospheric River will be impacting Monterey County from Sunday evening, 12/12/2021 to Tuesday morning, 12/14/2021. The Flash Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service for the River Fire, Carmel Fire, and Dolan Fire Burn Scars has expired. Due to the possibility of smaller localized rain events, the County of Monterey has downgraded the Evacuation Order for areas of River Road in Salinas, CA to an Evacuation Warning; the Evacuation Warning for the Dolan Fire Burn Scar remains in place. Properties and people located below or downstream of the burn areas are at an increased risk for flooding and debris flows. Areas that have experienced increased runoff, flooding, debris, and/or mudflows since the fires in August 2020 will likely experience similar or worsened impacts. Please remain vigilant and be aware of any land movement. If weather patterns change or land movement occurs, additional evacua

A theft of a catalytic converter took place off of 3rd Street in Greenfield on Monday, December 13 at 9:47 am. If anyone has any information they're asked to call the Greenfield Police Department at 831-674-5111.

WHAT: According to the National Weather Service an Atmospheric River will be impacting Monterey County from Sunday evening, 12/12/2021 to Tuesday morning, 12/14/2021. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning from 12/13/2021 1:45 PM to 8:00 PM PST for the River Fire, Carmel Fire, and Dolan Fire Burn Scars. Due to weather forecasts showing rainfall amounts likely to meet thresholds for increased risk of debris flow activity, the County of Monterey is upgrading the Evacuation Warning for areas of River Road in Salinas, CA to an Evacuation Order. Properties and people located below or downstream of the burn areas are at an increased risk for flooding and debris flows. Areas that have experienced increased runoff, flooding, debris, and/or mudflows since the fires in August 2020 will likely experience similar or worsened impacts. Please remain vigilant and be aware of any land movement. If weather patterns change or land movement occurs, additional evacuation warnings or or

WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, December 13 Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) and David G. Valadao (D- San Joaquin Valley) introduced the China Trade Cheating Restitution Act to ensure that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) distributes the remaining antidumping duties to U.S. garlic, honey, and crawfish producers that weren’t paid by the agencies between 2000 and 2014. Under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 (CDSOA), CBP still owes garlic producers, which both Reps. Panetta and Valadao represent, an additional $10.5 million in retroactive duties. These producers have suffered years of abusive dumping practices by China and are owed that amount in restitution that was wrongly kept from them by CBP. “Since 2000, the federal government has collected dumping duties on Chinese garlic imports, but has failed to pay the required restitution to the impacted producers,” said Congressman Panetta. “The bipartisan legislation that I authored and introduced

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Monday, December 13 that 28-year-old Arturo Porraz of Gonzales was convicted of one count of battery and one count of disturbing the peace by fighting. Judge Jared Jefferson presided over a two-day jury trial that concluded on December 7, 2021. Judge Jefferson sentenced Porraz to 50 days in jail. This conviction prohibits Porraz from owning or possessing firearms for 10 years. On April 30, 2021, Andrew Brown drove to a pizzeria in the city of Gonzales to buy a pizza. After the purchase, he got into his vehicle to leave when another vehicle, driven by Porraz was also attempting to exit the parking lot. The two vehicles were very close to each other causing Brown to honk his horn to avoid a collision. This apparently angered Porraz who began yelling obscenities at Brown. He then got out of his vehicle, challenged Brown to fight, reached into Brown’s window and punched him in the face causing injuries

Monterey, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Monday, December 13 in a joint press conference with District 3 Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and Officials from the County of Monterey Cannabis Program and Office of Public Health the results of testing conducted during 2021 on seized illicit Cannabis under a State of California grant. Background on Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program: In 2020, the County of Monterey applied for and received a $1 million grant under the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program. This grant allocated nearly $200,000 to Monterey County Law Enforcement to conduct laboratory compliance testing on illicit cannabis between 2021 and 2023. Specifically, the grant allocates these funds: “For the Monterey County District Attorney's Office (DA) and Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) to test illegal cannabis products when cultivation sites are eradicated, or seized products app

The Greenfield Police Department reports that 2 thefts occurred involving catalytic converters that were stolen in 2 vehicles in the city of Greenfield off of the 0 to 50 block of 10th Street on Sunday, December 12. The first reported theft happened at 8:20 am, while the 2nd reported theft took place at 8:49 am. If anyone has any information they're asked to call the Greenfield Police Department at 831-674-5111.

On Saturday, December 11 at about 3:00 A.M., 25-year-old Raymundo Martinez of Greenfield, and his pregnant spouse got into a verbal argument which became physical when Martinez pushed her. Martinez took his wife's phone away preventing her from calling for help. She was able to leave the house, but Martinez chased her down the street. Martinez grabbed her, strangled her, then dragged her back to the house where he kept her all night. The next day on Sunday, December 12 the woman escaped again, but this time a family member picked her up and drove her to safety. Police were called and obtained a statement from her. Officers went to their residence to contact Martinez, but he was not home. On Sunday night, December 12 at about 6:20 P.M., officers received information that Martinez returned home and was armed with a firearm and/or a knife. When officers responded, Martinez was there, but barricaded himself in the house and refused to come out. With the assistance of the Soledad Pol

On Sunday night, December 12, 2021, at 6:28 pm, the King City Police Department was contacted by the Principal of King City High School who told officers he received information regarding a suspected threat of school violence. The suspected threat had been disseminated through the social media platform SNAPCHAT. The King City Police Department immediately began an extensive investigation into the suspected threats interviewing multiple juveniles, their parents, as well as high school staff and were able to identify 2 individuals suspected of disseminating the threat via social media. As a result of the investigation a 15-year-old juvenile male resident of King City, CA and a 15-year-old female juvenile resident of King City, CA were arrested for violating Penal Code 422 – Criminal Threats and were booked into Monterey County Juvenile Hall. Investigations Unit personnel are continuing to conduct interviews and serve search warrants to collect additional evidence from social media platf

Some updated information was released on Saturday, December 11 about an armed robbery that took place on Tuesday, December 7 at 5:05 pm at a Chevron Gas Station off of El Camino Real in Greenfield. According to the Greenfield Police Departmennt, the suspect left the store, ran into a back alley, then into a nearby neighborhood. Investigators have reviewed home security camera footage and have identified a green 90s model sedan, possibly a Nissan, as the getaway vehicle. The Greenfield PD is asking for help from the public in identifying the vehicle which can be seen on krkccountry.com and our KRKC Country Facebook page by contacting Sergeant Mattke at 831-233-1302 or Detective Diaz at 831-324-5253. Your call can remain anonymous.