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  A man was sentenced in Monterey County Superior Court on Wednesday, August 31 to serve life in prison after previously pleading guilty to the murders of 3 people in King City on Dec. 26, 2021, including an unborn child. 21-year-old Raul Omar Lucas was sentenced to 58 years to life in prison for 3 counts of murder while using a firearm to benefit a street gang. Lucas and three other gang members drove to Sussex Way and shot 20-year-old Carlos Lopez and his girlfriend 18-year-old Selina Godoy who was 10 weeks pregnant, as they tried to exit their vehicle. The vehicle the gang used was caught on surveillance cameras in the area fleeing the murder scene. A search warrant was issued for a residence in King City, and the murder weapon was found with Lucas' DNA on it. Due to Lucas committing the crime when he was under the age of 26, he will be entitled to youthful offender parole in 25 years.

  According to the King City Police Department on Wednesday, August 17  at 11:08  PM,  officers  contacted 24-year-old Anthony Morales Garza during a traffic stop.  During the contact, Garza was found to be in possession of a 9mm pistol, later determined to be a “ghost gun”.  As a result, Garza was arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail.      On Tuesday, August 30 at 7:20 AM, officers from the King City Police Department served  a  search  warrant  at  Garza’s  residence  located  on  the  600  block  of  Bassett  Street.    During  the  search,  an  AR‐15  style  rifle,  rifle  magazines  and  ammunition  were  located.  An investigation  determined the rifle to be a “ghost gun” as well.        Additional  charges  for  possession  of  an  illegal  firearm  are  pending.    The  King  City  Police  Department  thanks  the  community  for  their  assistance  and  continued  support.   Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City

In  2021,  the  King  City  Police  Department  launched  an  assessment  of  existing  technology  resources utilized during day‐to‐day operations.  Technology items such as body worn cameras,  electronic  control  devices  (TASER),  in‐car  cameras,  and  a  records  management  system  were  identified as critical equipment for replacement.  A review of vendors was conducted, and AXON  Enterprises was selected to provide services to the Police Department.  AXON Enterprises is a  global  leader  law  enforcement  technology  that  has  been  providing  law  enforcement  services  since 1993.  In addition, they stood out from others due to their ability to provide all the items in  one  comprehensive  package,  built‐in  warranty  programs,  scheduled  equipment  replacement,  technology updates, and collateral training services.    In December 2021, the City Council authorized the Police Department to enter into a 10‐year  agreement  with  AXON  Enterprises  for  law  enforcement  te

  Paso Robles, Calif. – 1 person was arrested for driving under the influence and 8 people were cited for driving without a license while Paso Robles Police were conducting a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, August 27. The checkpoint was held on the 900 block of Creston Road from 7:00 p.m. to time 1:00 a.m. Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. As the state continues to work to stop the spread of COVID-19, Paso Robles Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe when they are traveling. The Paso Robles Police Department will hold another DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint between September and January. Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

  The King City PD reports that 1 person was arrested for Reckless Driving near a DUI checkpoint  in King City, CA on August 27, 2022.  The DUI checkpoint was held at Broadway Street and Canal  Street from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. During the course of the DUI checkpoint 20 drivers were issued  citations for operating a vehicle while unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, 404  vehicles were contacted, 1 person was arrested for other criminal charges, and 6 sets of field  sobriety tests were conducted which resulted in no DUI arrests.      DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving‐ related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking  suspected impaired drivers off the roads. Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from  the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety  Administration. 

  47-year-old Lorena Mendoza and 39-year-old Victor Romero were arrested for burglary on Apple Avenue in Greenfield at 2:38 am on Sunday, August 28. 

  A strong arm robbery happened on El Camino Real at Fast Trip in Greenfield at 3:23 am on Sunday, August 28.

  A burglary was reported at a residence on the 200 block of 10th Street in Greenfield at 1:57 pm on Friday, August 26, while another burglary was reported at a residence off of 6th Street in Greenfield at 6:05 pm on Friday night, August 26. 

A robbery happened off of the 800 block of Fifth Street in Gonzales at 8:33 pm on Saturday night, August 27. If anyone has any information they're asked to call the Gonzales Police Department at (831) 675-5010. 

  On Saturday, August 27 at 4:05 am Pine Canyon Firefighters along with CAL FIRE BEU Soledad responded to assist Greenfield Professional Firefighters with a structure fire off of Elm Avenue and 7th Street. The fire was contained to the home of origin and no injuries were reported. 

  On Friday, August 26 at 3:40 pm Pine Canyon Firefighters along with CAL FIRE BEU responded to a ATV fire that broke out off of Spreckles Road and Metz Road outside of King City. The fire was contained and no injuries were reported. 

  The Monterey County Sheriff's Office reports that they're investigating a homicide after a body was found in the Sycamore Flats area of Arroyo Seco on Thursday morning, August 25. At least 1 person was killed. Deputies are describing the incident as an attempted break-in. The person killed has been identified as 29-year-old Jose Gomez Jr. of Salinas. More information will be provided once it becomes available. 

  20-year-old Christopher Garduno of King City man was sentenced in Monterey County Superior Court on Friday, August 26 to 6 years in state prison for lewd acts on a child. Garduno must also register as a sex offender for no less than 20 years. Garduno pled no contest to a charge of committing lewd acts on a child under the age of 14 and also admitted to having another serious felony offense conviction. On August 28, 2021, Monterey County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a runaway 13-year-old girl who had returned to her home. The girl told deputies that she met Garduno on a social media app and that he knew she was only 13. Garduno convinced the girl he was under 18 when he committed the lewd act at the victim's home. After Garduno came over, the 2 left the home which prompted the victim's mother to call deputies. After a forensic test was conducted on both of them, DNA was located.

  Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, August 28 through Saturday,  September 3.  Highway 101: Teague Avenue – Jolon Road (Southbound): Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 One lane closure will occur along southbound Highway 101 between Teague Avenue and Jolon Road south for miscellaneous work along the highway from 7 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: Front Street: Long-Term Alternating lane closures will occur along Front Street at Highway 101 for K-rail installation work from 6 am to 6 pm. Highway 101: Canal Street: Long - Term There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of southbound Highway 101 at Canal Street for paving operation work from 3 am to 11 pm. Highway 101: SB Jolon Road: Long - Term There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of southbound Highway 101 at Jolon Road for paving operation work. From 3 am to 11:59 pm. Highway 101:  Camp Roberts Rest Areas: Long-Term There will be full closure of the Camp Roberts Rest Areas on northbound an

  47-year-old Andrew William Gilbertson received a second conviction in SLO County Superior Court during the week of August 21 for attempted robbery of a Chase Bank in Paso Robles in 2021. The incident happened when Gilbertson entered the Chase bank in Paso Robles in of September 2021 attempting to exchange damaged money. Upon being told that was prohibited, Gilbertson passed a note demanding money and threatened the teller by showing a gun. Gilbertson had previously been convicted for robbing a Bank of America in San Luis Obispo in 2015 and then was convicted again for arson in 2021. A sentencing hearing for Gilbertson has been scheduled for October 27.

  PASO ROBLES, CA. August 26, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles has appointed Mark Scandalis to the post of Airport Manager, upon the retirement of Roger Oxborrow after decades of service to the City.   Roger Oxborrow was honored at the June 21, 2022 City Council meeting for his 37 years of dedicated service to the Paso Robles Airport, and is being succeeded as Airport Manager by Mark Scandalis, who was given the unique opportunity to apprentice under Roger prior to being offered the position.   “I am excited to appoint Mark to this critical position.  The airport is undergoing transition as the City explores spaceport and tech corridor opportunities”, said City Manager Ty Lewis.  Mark has been with the City since 2014 and has a strong background in Public Works.   “As the City embarks on a new era for the Municipal Airport, I am excited to lead the Airport into the future while honoring the traditions of the last 49 years,” states Scandalis.   Mark is a Graduate Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

  PASO ROBLES, CA –August 10, 2022 The special bilingual Story Time and Craft program at the Library Study Center over the summer is back by popular demand! Beginning Tuesday, September 20, at 4:00 pm, Miss Cristal will engage children with a bilingual story and related craft in the Library Story Hour Room. “Cuentos y Crafts with Cristal was so popular at the Study Center this summer, we are bringing it into the Library as part of our established Story Time line up,” stated Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey. “All families are welcome to join us Tuesday afternoons for this fun and educational class, whether you’re comfortable speaking Spanish, English, or both!” Space and supplies are limited so arrive early to make sure you can participate! The Library is open Monday-Friday 9-7 and Saturday 9-4. Call the library at 805-237-3870 or visit prcity.com/library and the Library Facebook and Instagram sites for more information.

  39-year-old Jesus Martinez was arrested for a domestic battery and child endangerment incident off of 7th Street in Greenfield at 11:14 pm on Wednesday night, August 24.

The Greenfield PD is investigating a report that was filed at 3:51 pm on Wednesday, August 24 regarding a burglary that occurred off of 10th Street in Greenfield. A female victim who's name has not been released is 41 years-old. If anyone has any information they're asked to call the Greenfield Police Department at (831) 674-5111. 

King City, Calif. – On August 27, 2022, the King City Police Department will conduct a driving under the  influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Saturday night, August 27 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the intersection of Broadway Street and  Canal Street.   DUI  checkpoint  locations  are  determined  based  on  data  showing  incidents  of  impaired  driving‐related crashes.  The  primary  purpose  of  DUI  checkpoints  are  to  promote  public  safety  by  taking  suspected impaired drivers off the road.    “Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Sergeant Anthony Shaw said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”    The King City Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription  medications  and  over‐the‐counter  drugs  may  interfere  with  driving.  While  medicinal  and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of mar

City of King City Manager Steve Adams has announced the appointment of Octavio Hurtado to be the City’s new Director of Public Works.  Hurtado began work in the position this week on August 22.    Hurtado was appointed following a competitive recruitment process.  He is licensed engineer with over 32 years of engineering experience with the firm of Hanna-Brunetti.  He received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, and has worked under contract on a part-time basis as the City of King City Engineer since 2006.   Mr. Hurtado stated: “I am honored and excited to officially join the King City management team. I am looking forward to serving the community, focusing on improving the services we provide for our residents, businesses, and visitors, as well as working on upcoming projects that will benefit all members of the community.” The City has been without a full-time public works director for many years due to financial constraints. 

  The Monterey County Health Department will be holding a Monkeypox Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, August 27 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Breadbox Recreation Center in Salinas located at 745 North Sanborn Road. They'll only be providing first doses, while the Vaccine is free of charge regardless of insurance or immigration status. Patients under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian present. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability. To schedule an appointment and for more information call 831-755-4500 or go online to mtyhd.org/monkeypox. 

PASO ROBLES, CA –The Paso Robles Community Services Department is pleased to announce the reactivation of the Paso Robles Youth Commission following a 2 1/2 year hiatus due to COVID-19. The Youth Commission has now been expanded to allow residents between the ages of 14 and 21 wholive in the 93446-zip code to participate. Prior to this, the Commission was comprised of students in grades 9 through 12 currently enrolled in the Paso Robles JointUnified School District. Applications are available online at prcity.com in the Government section of the website under the City Council, Boards & Commissions tab and are due no later than Friday, September 30. The Paso Robles Yout h Commission is a youth-led advisory body serving as a communication liaison between the city’s youth community and the City Council on programs, services, and policies affecting the young residents of Paso Robles. Committee members learn how government works, meet professionals and leaders from the community, networ

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Ongoing paving and bridge work on US 101 in King City will continue with the closure on Wednesday, August 24 of the of the southbound US 101 Jolon Rd. offramp and the southbound US 101 Jolon Rd. onramp. This closure will be in effect until the end of September.   Temporary concrete railing has been placed along the roadway to block the southbound Jolon Rd. onramp and southbound Jolon Rd offramp. Work on the ramps will be performed behind this railing.   Detours are available.   Travelers who would otherwise take the southbound US 101 Jolon Rd. offramp will exit at Pi Bar Ranch Rd., then travel on Central Ave. until they reach Jolon Rd.   Travelers who would otherwise take the southbound US 101 Jolon Rd. onramp will take Jolon Rd. to Central Ave., and enter southbound US 101 at Pi Bar Ranch Rd.   Additionally, the southbound US 101 Canal St. offramp and the southbound Broadway St. onramp, which were previously closed for construction, have been reopened.   Message an

  PASO ROBLES, CA – August 10, 2022 - Intermediate sewing enthusiasts will enjoy October’s black cat craft. While designed as a hand sewing project, it can be completed by machine. Arms and legs will be jointed using heavy duty thread and a doll needle. The cat will be made from black velveteen, and her dress will have an adorable candy corn print. To participate in the class, • Register before Thursday, September 22. • Pick up craft materials at the in-person pickup party on Thursday, September 29, 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room. • Return Thursday, October 27, 6:00-7:00 pm to share your black cat project and pick up materials for the November craft. (Must be registered for next month’s class to pick up new materials.) Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited. Registration with Paso Robles City Library card is required for each participant. For ages 16+. For more information, contact Adult Services Librarian Karen Christiansen at 805-237-3870. The Library is o

  PASO ROBLES, CA August 10, 2022 - On safari in southern Africa in July 2019, Cheryl Strahl and her husband, Richard, were privileged to see rare white lions in the Timbavati Game Reserve. They were told by their professional guides that only three white lions were known to exist in the wild—and they saw two of them, both cubs. Their photography exhibit, entitled "The White Lions & Other Cats of Southern Africa," includes poignant and captivating images of the white lion cubs as well as other amazing wild cats sighted in both South Africa and Botswana. A retired software engineer, Strahl is an “in-the-moment” photographer who finds inspiration in nature. “Both great lighting in beautiful scenery and encounters with amazing wildlife invoke an emotion in me that is so good for my soul. There is nothing else like it. Photography is my passion. And there is never a shortage of subjects - both here on the Central Coast and traveling to all corners of the world,” Strahl states

  The City of King City Council has scheduled a special public workshop at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 as part of the selection process for the new operator and manager of the King City Golf Course.  The City recently released a Request for Proposals for operation and management services for the King City Golf Course.  Two finalists have been selected who will present their proposals at the Special Meeting.  There will also be an opportunity for City Council questions, public input, and City Council deliberation and direction.  The agenda, staff report, full proposals, and cost projections can also be accessed on the City’s website at www.kingcity.com.   Questions can be directed to City Hall at 831-385-3281.

  The Greenfield Police Department is investigating 2 residential burglaries that were reported on Monday night, August 22. The first burglary was phoned in at 518 pm off of Oak Avenue, while the 2nd burglary was called in at 8:06 pm off 12th Street. If anyone has any information they're asked to call the Greenfield PD at (831) 674-5111.  

  The CHP, Pine Canyon Firefighters along with Greenfield Professional Firefighters and Firefighters from CAL FIRE BEU responded to a solo vehicle accident on Highway 101 near the Teague Avenue exit in Greenfield at 4:50 am on Tuesday, August 23. No injuries were reported. The cause of the wreck is unknown. 

  1 vehicle overturned off of CRG 18 and Frudden Road between Lockwood and Bradley at 9:38 am on Tuesday, August 23. The vehicle landed on it's roof going 20 yards down the roadway hitting a barbed wire fence. Minor injuries from the accident were reported. The cause of the crash is unknown. 

  Salinas, CA – The Early Voting Location at the Gonzales Council Chambers located at 117 Fourth Street in Gonzales will be available from 9 am to 4 pm on Friday, August 26 and Monday, August 29; and from 7 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, August 30. The Monterey County Elections Department located at 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas will continue to be open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday and from 7 am to 8 pm on August 30.  Both locations offer in-person voting, ballot return options, conditional voter registration and voter registration updates.  For more information, call (831) 796-1499 or visit www.montereycountyelections.us.

  Paso Robles, Calif. – The Paso Robles Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 7 pm to 1 am at an undisclosed location within Paso Robles city limits. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. As the state continues to work to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Paso Robles Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe. “The safety of our community is and always will be our mission,” Commander Davis said. “We are still out there looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is still dangerous.” Paso Robles Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter dr

  SALINAS, CA. (Aug. 22, 2022) — Independent Partnership for Children, a nonprofit that provides transportation and financial assistance to children with life-threatening conditions and their families, has announced it has received a grant in the amount of $125,000 from the Hospice Giving Foundation.   In the past 25 years, Hospice Giving Foundation has awarded more than $30 million in grants for community-based support to promote personal choice, preparedness, and the highest standards of compassionate, dignified end-of-life care for individuals and their loved ones.   Hospice Giving Foundation will disburse checks to Partnership for Children on or about Sept. 1. Partnership for Children is funded (in full or in part) by Hospice Giving Foundation.   For more information, go to Hospice Giving Foundation’s website at: http://www.hospicegiving.org/ or the Foundation’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/HospiceGiving   About Partnership for Children Partnership for Children is a n

  Salinas, CA –Tuesday, August 23 is the last day to request a ballot to be mailed for the Gonzales Special Tax Measure Election. After this date, voters may still request a ballot, by visiting the Monterey County Elections Department, 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas until 8pm on August 30 or the Gonzales Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, available August 26th and August 29th from 9am to 4pm and on August 30th from 7am to 8pm.   Ballots can be returned in person to an official ballot drop box or in-person voting location by 8pm on August 30th or by mail postmarked by August 30th and received by September 6, 2022.   For more information, call (831) 796-1499 or visit www.montereycountyelections.us.

  Pine Canyon Firefighters along with Firefighters with CAL FIRE BEU knocked down a vegetation fire in the Salinas Riverbed on Friday night, August 19. The blaze began at around 6:30 pm. The fire was contained to a 20 by 20 foot spot. No injuries were reported. 

  20-year-old Carlos Solano was detained off of Apple Avenue in Greenfield at 1:24 pm on Sunday, August 21 after it was found that he was in Possession of 14 Grams of Meth and Small Baggies. Solano was arrested for Possession and Sales of Methamphetamine.

  18-year-old Octavio Rodriquez was arrested for a Felony Warrant off of Larson Lane in Greenfield at 6:14 pm on Saturday night, August 20.  27-year-old Nayeli-Noyola Sanchez was taken into custody for Assault with a Deadly Weapon off of Apple Avenue in Greenfield at 10:04 pm on Saturday night, August 20. 

  PASO ROBLES, CA –On Thursday, September 1, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room, the Paso Robles City Library will host a joint presentation by Henry Danielson, CISSO Technology Advisor at Cal Poly’s Cybersecurity Institute (CCI), and Paul Sloan, Economic Development Manager for the City of Paso Robles, on CubeSats and the plan for a spaceport in Paso Robles. Danielson will focus on CubeSats and the role of the PolySat lab in their production and use. Sloan will focus on the city’s progress on applying to become a spaceport and what it means for the future of the airport and the City of Paso Robles.  For those who wish to see one of these satellites up close, a CubeSat will be on display in the Library the month of September. Space is limited and registration is required for each participant. For ages 16+. For more information, contact Adult Services Librarian Karen Christiansen, (805) 237-3870.

PASO ROBLES, CA - On Thursday, September 15 from 6 pm to 7 pm, the public is invited to meet in the Library Conference Room to discuss of Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. Best-selling author Mandel returns with a novel of art, time travel, love, and plague that takes the reader from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony on the moon five hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and space. Registration is required for each participant. This title is available in various formats through the catalog. For ages 16+. The Library is Monday-Friday 9-7 and Saturday 9-4. Call the library at 805-237-3870 or visit prcity.com/library and the Library Facebook and Instagram sites for more information. 

  SALINAS, CA, August 19, 2022 – The California Rodeo Salinas gave $563,258.29 back to community non-profit groups in 2022. Donations were earned by groups who performed jobs like parking, ushering, selling food and more during events. Discounted facility rentals, ticket donations and tips collected at various events held at the Salinas Sports Complex including Monster Jam, concerts, Big Week Bull Riding, and the California Rodeo Salinas are also included in the grand total. This number is up 5.3% over the 2019 donation, which was the most recent year the California Rodeo Association hosted a full roster of events. 2022 was very successful with Rodeo attendance being up 10% over 2019, including a sold-out Friday night performance. The only other performances that have sold out in the recent history of the California Rodeo were in 1996, 1991 and 1973. The Big Week Bull Riding also sold out on July 20th with over 10,000 people attending.   Higher attendance means more funds are generated

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, August 21 through Saturday, August 27.  Highway 101: Jolon Road (Bradley) – Alvarado/San Bernardo: August 22 – August 24 One lane closure will occur along northbound Highway 101 from Jolon Road in Bradley to Alvarado/San Bernardo for pavement repair work from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Highway 101: Alvarado/San Bernardo – Los Lobos Road: August 25 – August 26 One lane closure will occur along northbound Highway 101 from Alvarado/San Bernardo to Los Lobos Road for pavement repair work from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Highway 101: Teague Avenue – Jolon Road (Southbound): August 22 – August 26 One lane closure will occur along southbound Highway 101 between Teague Avenue and Jolon Road south for miscellaneous work along the highway from 7 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: Front Street: Long-Term Alternating lane closures will occur along Front Street at Highway 101 for K-rail installation work from 6 am to 6

  Union Pacific Railroad will be closing Lonoak Road at the railroad crossing at First Street for railroad repairs beginning at 6:00 a.m. on August 22, 2022 through August 27, 2022.  There will be no through traffic on a 24-hour basis for the duration of the closure.  All traffic must detour to the route provided.  Please refer to the attached Public Notice and Detour Map.  For more information, you may contact Roadsafe Traffic Systems at 775-356-0103.

  On Thursday, August 18 at approximately 3:45 pm the Pine Canyon Firefighters and CAL FIRE BEU Soledad responded to assist Greenfield Professional Firefighters with a residential structure fire off of Primavera Court and 10th Street in Greenfield. The fire was contained to the structure of origin. No injuries were reported. 

  On Saturday afternoon, August 6 a man displayed a firearm in an attempt to obtain money from a Home Depot Store in Atascadero. He fled the scene in a green Honda Accord. The man is described as  approximately 5’9” tall, wearing blue jeans, a grey colored gator covering his face, a tan colored hat, a black shirt with a star on the back and a grey colored long sleeve shirt underneath. If anyone has any information they're asked to contact the Atascadero Police Department at (805) 461-5051.

  The CDCR reports on Monday, August 8 that a prisoner at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad was killed by a fellow inmate. 30-year-old Angel Montes allegedly attacked 59-year-old Peter Hernandez in a housing unit dayroom with a weapon. Staff tried life-saving measures but Hernandez was pronounced dead shortly after the attack. No staff members or additional incarcerated people were injured as a result of this incident. Hernandez was sentenced on May 12 of 1997, from Santa Clara County to serve life with a parole sentence for second-degree robbery as a third-striker and petty theft with a prior as a third-striker, while Montes was sentenced on Sept. 29 of 2017 from Kings County to serve a life with parole sentence for the attempted murder of a government official with the use of a firearm.  

The Greenfield PD also reports that a 1 vehicle crash occurred off of Huerta Street at 11:02 am on Saturday, August 6. The driver involved in the wreck according to Greenfield Police inadvertently pressed the acceleration pedal instead of the break and the vehicle jumped a curve and collided with the pillar of a building. No injuries were reported.  

  The Greenfield Police Department reports that a burglary happened on the 500 block of 10th Street at 10:57 am on Saturday, August 6. If anyone has any information about this crime they're asked to call the Greenfield Police Department at (831) 674-5111.

  The Greenfield Police Department reports that a vehicle was vandalized on the 50 block of Birch Hill Way at 9:29 am on Saturday, August 6. If anyone has any information about this crime they're asked to call the Greenfield Police Department at (831) 674-5111.

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office reports that during the week of July 31 detectives with MADCAT & PCU followed up on information regarding criminal activity of 36-year-old Jorge Cisneros of Chualar who is a gang member and was wanted on charges stemming from a prior domestic violence case. Detectives located Cisneros on the 25000 block of Roosevelt Street in Chualar and he was detained next to his vehicle. During a search of Cisneros’ vehicle and residence, 3 firearms, methamphetamine, packaging material, scales and a large amount of cash were located. Cisneros is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. Cisneros was arrested and booked into the Monterey County jail on various weapons and drug charges.

  On Friday morning, August 5 Soledad officers were dispatched to 150 West Street, regarding an armed home invasion that occurred on the evening of August 4. The victims had reported that a male subject entered their home, pointed a firearm at them and demanded money. A struggle ensued for control of the firearm and during that time, the firearm discharged one round striking the ceiling.  The victims were ultimately able to disarm the suspect at which point the suspect threatened to kill the victims then fled the residence on foot. The victims were to fearful to report the incident. Through the SPD's investigation, the suspect was positively identified as 21-year-old Lazaro Ortega, a documented Norteno criminal street gang member.   While officers were actively investigating the case, County Communications advised that the suspect returned to the residence accompanied by three other males, and the suspect’s four-year-old daughter. As officers arrived on scene, they were able to qui