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  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for South Monterey County from Sunday, October 30 through Saturday, November 5.  Highway 101: North Soledad Overhead: October 31 - November 2 There will be alternating lane closures along northbound Highway 101 at the north Soledad Overhead for striping operation work from 6 am to 9 pm. Highway 101: Wild Horse Road: October 31 - November 3 There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of northbound and southbound Highway 101 at Wild Horse Road for miscellaneous work from 8 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: NB First Street: October 31 - November 3 There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of northbound and southbound Highway 101 at First Street for miscellaneous work from 8 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: Canal Street: October 31 - November 3 There will be full closure of the off ramp of northbound Highway 101 at Canal Street for miscellaneous work from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday - Thursday. There will be full closure of th

4 Hispanic male adults were arrested for Possession of Firearms off of Tom Rogers Circle in Greenfield at 11:03 pm on Sunday night, October 30. Taken into custody were 19-year-old Josue Acosta, 19-year-old Francisco Ochoa, 22-year-old David Madrigal and 20-year-old Gabriel Hernandez.

  The San Lorenzo Park RV Campground in King City, which served as an Alternate Housing site supporting COVID-19 recovery in Monterey County for more than two years, will reopen to the public on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. This area played an important role for the County and residents during the pandemic, helping hundreds of residents safely recover and reduce the spread of the virus in our community. The park was closed for public use and RV and other camping in April of 2020. The day use portion of the park was reopened on July 1, 2021. The Alternate Housing program, which sectioned off the entire RV camping section of the park, ended earlier this year and the trailers which had been used for the housing program were removed in August. This camping area is very popular with travelers and has undergone repairs and renovations in preparation for reopening. The shower building has been updated and all picnic tables have been repaired and painted. Additional work that has been done inclu

  Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be holding its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, November 1 at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal Street, King City. The guest speakers will be Junior Nuno, founder and director of operations at Astoria Shooting Range.  Nuno will discuss the 2nd Amendment and his new firearms training facility in Soledad.  Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. For reservations and farther information call (831) 385-1333 or e-mail karenleonhard@yahoo.com 

  Salinas, CA – Tuesday, November 1, 2022, is the last day to request a vote by mail ballot to be mailed to you for the General Election. Ballots can still be requested in person until Election Day at the Elections office, 1441 Schilling Place - North Building in Salinas and beginning November 1st at the Satellite Location at Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon del Rey, Seaside.   November 1, 2022 is also the last recommended day to return your ballot in the mail. Ballots can be returned in person to any California polling place, vote center, official ballot drop-off location or elections office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day; or by mail postmarked by Election Day and received by November 15, 2022.   For more information, call (831) 796-1499 or go online to www.MontereyCountyElections.us.

  On Saturday, October 29 at about 9:30 A.M., Greenfield officers responded to a victim of a shooting on the 50 block of 4th Street.  Officers located 20-year-old Ramiro Silva Martin suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas. Unfortunately, Silva was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.  Greenfield, Soledad, and South Monterey County Task Force detectives, along with Crime Scene Investigators, were called in and took over the investigation, which consisted of processing physical evidence, reviewing city, business, and residential home security cameras, and speaking to witnesses. Through the investigation, a suspect was identified.  About 2 hours later, at 11:30 A.M., the suspect, 20-year-old, Jaime Cerna, of Greenfield, was located at Mee Memorial Hospital with a stab wound to the leg and taken into custody. The stab wound was consistent with what witnesses stated occurred on scene and other evidence that put Cerna at the sc

Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) will present the City of King with a ceremonial check for $1.25 million dollars for the acquisition of a Quint Aerial Apparatus and the city’s Security Camera System Phase III on Friday, October 28 at the King City Fire Department beginning at 10 am. The funding secured is critical for the city to address multiple public safety, housing, economic and quality of life goals and part of the city’s comprehensive plan to end youth violence.   “The City of King is extremely appreciative for this funding which will have a tremendous positive impact on public safety and quality of life for our residents,” said Mayor Mike LeBarre. “This targeted State investment for our rural community will enhance our efforts to eliminate youth violence, increase the capabilities of the King City Fire Department to protect life and property and will enable the City to allow 3 and 4-story buildings to help address serious housing and economic development needs in the city.”

  On Monday evening, October 24 the Greenfield Police Department was contacted by administrators of Greenfield High School about a threat made by a 14-year-old student in which the student threatened to shoot a staff member and then “shoot the school.”  Greenfield Police Detectives were notified and took over the investigation. A search warrant was approved by a Monterey County Superior Court judge for the student’s home. Luckily, no weapons were found, while the student was taken into custody for threatening a school staff member and for threatening violence against a school. The student is currently in juvenile hall.  The Greenfield Police Department strives to keep their community safe, and especially their students at school. Any threat of school violence will be investigated to the fullest extent of the law.  The Greenfield PD thanks to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City - CHP  for the their assistance. 

  Paso Robles, CA- On Tuesday night, October 25 at approximately 9:45 pm, Paso Robles Police Officers were dispatched to a CVS store located at 187 Niblick Road regarding a robbery in progress. A single male dressed in all black and wearing a black ski mask, entered the store and immediately demanded money from the cashier. The suspect was brandishing a knife and threatened the cashier. The suspect was able to obtain a small amount of money from the register and fled to the rear of the business. PRPD Officers arrived at the business within 1 minute of receiving the 911 call and began escorting customers and employees outside out of harm’s way. Officers received information that the suspect may still be in the business. A request was made from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department K9 unit to respond to the business to assist with searching the business. An extensive search of the building was conducted but the suspect was not found. Further investigation showed that the suspec

  The City of King City Council approved an agreement with First Tee Monterey County to operate the King City Golf Course at its meeting on October 11th.  The agreement was the conclusion of an extensive selection process, which included release of a Request for Proposal to all interested parties, selection committee interviews and City Council public meetings and workshops.    First Tee is dedicated to providing youth of all backgrounds an opportunity for a brighter future.  Their mission is to deliver a targeted curriculum of golf and character development, life skills, academic support, higher education, mentorship and career development.  “First Tee will be an ideal partner for the City of King because they will address the City’s priority on youth, as well as our goal to invest in upgrades to the City’s golf course and other facilities,” said City Manager Steve Adams.    While First Tee plans to increase programming for local youth, adult golf play opportunities will continue with

SPCA Monterey County urges pet owners to take precautions to safeguard their pets this Halloween: Pets should be kept indoors and preferably confined to an area of the home where they cannot escape.  Multiple strangers in costume at your door can be very stressful for your pet.  Pets might slip out the front door unexpectedly or become frightened and bite. Pets should always have a collar, current license, ID tag, and microchip so they can be returned in the event they escape from your home. If you plan to dress your pet up for Halloween, practice first to get your pet used to the costume. Some pets simply don’t like costumes, so don’t force it. Make sure it’s easy to take off if your pet becomes scared and has breakaway parts (like velcro). Always keep your pet under your control when he is in costume. Keep lit pumpkins, candles, and decorations away from animals. Companion animals can knock them over and cause fires or injure themselves. Candy should be kept away from curious pets an

  The US Geological Survey reports that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook things up in San Jose at 11:42 am on Tuesday, October 25. The quake rattled the Central Coast and other areas of Monterey County for several seconds. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors commented during their regular meeting in Salinas that they were able to feel the earthquake. No injuries or damages have been reported. However, County Administrative Officer for Monterey County Charles McKee did state during the Supervisors meeting though that if there were damages or injuries from this earthquake to please let him know. 

  According to a release put out by the Greenfield Fire Department on Monday, October 24 Firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle rollover in the area of Los Coches and Thorne Road late on Sunday night, October 23. Upon arrival, the vehicle they found was on it's side with major damage after knocking down power lines. The driver entrapped in the vehicle was then extricated and taken to a nearby trauma center. Agencies on the scene were quickly to stabilize the vehicle while providing patient care and extrication. Also on the scene to assist were the Greenfield Police Department, CalFire, and AMR. 

A 16-year-old male Juvenile was detained for Aggravated Assault, participation in Criminal Street Gang Activity, Resisting Arrest and Violation of Juvenile Probation off of Palm Avenue in Greenfield at 6:23 pm on Sunday night, October 23. 

  57-year-old Eusebio Vega and 20-year-old Gustavo Lopez were arrested for Warrants off of Walker Lane on the rear of Calaveras and an Overpass on Highway 101 in Greenfield at 4:34 pm on Sunday, October 23. 

  In June of 2022, your SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescued a coyote pup. During the week of October 16, he was released back into the wild to run free again.  The young coyote was found on June 29 on the side of the road in the Santa Lucia Preserve. His breathing was shallow, his legs were stiff, he was drooling, and he was bleeding from his ear and foot. He was rushed to the SPCA Wildlife Center for emergency care.   After a month of care and treatment from skilled SPCA Wildlife Technicians, the young pup recovered enough to be transferred to the Silicon Valley Wildlife Center where he could be raised and socialized with other orphaned coyotes.  Three months later, he had fully recovered from his injuries and learned the skills he would need to survive in the wild, like hunting, foraging, and appropriate fear of humans. On October 18 he was released back into the Santa Lucia Preserve where he was found. Your support makes stories like this possible.

  Salinas, CA — The last day to register to vote for the November 8, 2022, General Election is Monday, October 24, 2022.   Eligible citizens can register to vote: ·       Online at www.RegisterToVote.ca.gov by 11:59 p.m. on October 24, 2022; ·       In-person by 5:00 p.m. at the Monterey County Elections office, 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas; ·       By mail completing a paper voter registration application, postmarked by October 24, 2022.The forms are available at libraries, post offices, DMV, and city/county offices.   To register to vote, you must be: (1) a United States Citizen; (2) a California resident; (3) at least 18 years of age on or before Election Day; (4) not be in federal or state prison for the conviction of a felony; and (5) not found mentally incompetent to vote by a court.   Voters who miss the registration deadline can still register conditionally and cast a provisional ballot in person at any early vote or polling location.    For more information,

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for South Monterey County from Sunday, October 23 through Saturday, October 29.  Highway 101: Teague Avenue – Jolon Road (South): October 24 – October 28 One lane closure will occur along southbound Highway 101 between Teague Avenue and Jolon Road south for median barrier work from 6 am to 3 pm. Highway 101: NB First Street: October 24 - October 26 There will be full closure of the on ramp of northbound Highway 101 at First Street for miscellaneous work from 8 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: Jolon Road: October 25 - October 27 There will be full closure of the off ramp of southbound Highway 101 at Jolon Road for electrical work from 8 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: SB Jolon Road: Long - Term There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of southbound and northbound High

  SALINAS, CA, October 21, 2022 – The California Rodeo Salinas held its annual stockholders meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022, and welcomed new directors to the board while also appointing advisory and honorary directors. President Fred Hooker conducted the meeting and introduced the crowd of almost 200 people to the newest directors: Kyle Harmon, Tony Hernandez, Brad Rosbach, and Trinidad Valdivia. Collectively, this group has over 93 years of volunteering for the California Rodeo Salinas and they all volunteer in very different capacities. Harmon works in the roping chutes on the arena committee and started in 2002. Hernandez works on the bull xing committee with experience on the concessions, souvenir, and monster truck committees over the past 31 years. Rosbach has volunteered since 2000 on the arena committee in the roping chutes, the sponsor hospitality and now the director’s patio committee. Valdivia has spent 20 years with the California Rodeo volunteering on the rental, sp

  The Monterey County Health Department is partnering with local organizations to provide no cost influenza “flu” vaccination clinics at community-based locations throughout the county again this year. Anyone 6 months of age and older is welcome to attend. COVID-19 vaccinations will also be available both for those starting the vaccination series and those who need a booster. Individuals may get both flu and COVID-19 vaccinations on the same day. Vaccinations are provided on a walk-in basis only. Flu may seem harmless; however, many individuals are at risk for serious complications if they get the flu. Seniors, those with chronic illnesses, pregnant women and young children can get very sick with flu -- sometimes even resulting in hospitalization or death. Everyone six months of age and older should be vaccinated each fall against the flu. Flu clinics are scheduled for the following dates, times, and places:     Thursday, October 20th – 1 to 4 pm: CSUMB Otter Student Center RM 310    

  On Saturday, October 22, Pinnacles National Park will be hosting a drop-in Service Project for any and everyone interested in participating! They'll be meeting on the EAST side, outside the campground store at 9 am. The program will go until about 12 pm, and will involve hiking semi-strenuous terrain. Anyone looking to join this Ranger-led service learning program should park in the overflow parking lot on the east side at Pinnacles National and be at the camp store by 9 am with a bottle of water, good clothes for working outside, and sunscreen! The group will be capped at 30 people. For questions and additional information go online to https://www.nps.gov/pinn/. 

  PASO ROBLES, CA – October 19, 2022 The Paso Robles Library Foundation is pleased to accept a $100,000 donation from the estate of Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, longtime Paso Robles City Library advocate, prolific author, and local businesswoman. According to her family, Elizabeth was a strong advocate of reading and education. She wrote over 75 children’s books, and she loved the library. It was “near and dear to her heart.” Per her wishes and to honor her legacy as a children’s author, the Library will use the funds to expand the juvenile print and eBook collections. Her generosity will also give the Library the opportunity to augment its Spanish and English language adult eBook collections. “Elizabeth’s gift is a testament to her support of literacy and access to information in our community,” states Community Services Director Angelica Fortin. “We are grateful for her generosity.” The Paso Robles Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves to engage the communi

  Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Friday, October 14 that a Monterey County jury found Imeldo 28-year-old Ramirez Merino of Greenfield, guilty of first degree murder. The jury also found true a special circumstance that Merino intentionally killed Benito Godinez Canales by means of lying in wait with personal use of a firearm. The jury further found Merino guilty of two counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling. On the evening of May 23, 2019, Merino fired several .45 caliber rounds in the direction of two homes, located in densely populated residential neighborhoods in the city of Greenfield. Apparently, people who lived in the homes had “beef” with Merino’s friend or owed the friend money. Merino fired from the passenger seat of his friend’s car during the drive-by shootings. (The friend was prosecuted separately and is currently serving time in state prison.) Very early on the morning of July 31, 2019, Merino texted and called his minor brother t

  King City, Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 16-22), the King City Police Department encourages teens and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 2,378 teenagers died in car crashes in 2020 – a 14% increase from the prior year. Per mile driven, teen drivers are nearly four times as likely to be involved in a crash as drivers in all other age groups. “Parents play a critical role in teen driver safety and in communicating important driving safety information,” King City Police, Sergeant, Anthony Shaw said. “Teen drivers are still gaining experience behind the wheel and more likely to take risks and pick up bad habits. This is why it’s important for parents and caregivers to play an active role in talking to their teens about risky driving behaviors that can lead to dead

  A Juvenile was arrested at 4:57 pm on Tuesday, October 18 for an Assault that occurred on the 200 block of 7th Street in Greenfield. The victims were a 73-year-old female and a 76-year-old male. 

  King City, Calif. – The King City Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads. “This grant funding allows us to support our ongoing traffic safety efforts in the community,” King City Police Department, Sergeant, Anthony Shaw said. “Our intent is to stop the most unlawful and dangerous behaviors that put people at risk and create an environment where everyone feels safe traveling.” The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including: · DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers. · High visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California’s hands-free cell phone law. · Enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. · Enforcement operations focused on top violations that cause crashes: spe

  “Today Governor Newson announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency will end on February 28, 2023. This timeline gives our Office of Emergency Services and Health Department ample time to demobilize and to look ahead to managing what most would agree is an evolving and on-going public health challenge. What this means for the County of Monterey specifically will be determined over the coming weeks. We will however remain strong proponents for our residents who live here and those who work here of getting fully vaccinated. Science has proven time and time again that vaccinations are our best defense against COVID-19. Our County Health Department, Natividad, and our other public and private sector partners in community health have been planning for this day as well as a potential surge that may occur after the holidays in January and February. Coupled with health experts’ expectation that we will experience a very challenging Flu season, making it more important for our community mem

  A 1 vehicle accident happened off of State Route 198 and Peach Tree Road outside of King City at 1:01 pm on Monday, October 17. The vehicle reportedly went 200 feet down an embankment. No injuries were reported. The cause of the wreck is unknown. 

  A crash involving several vehicles happened on Highway 101 Northbound in King City on Sunday, October 16.  According to the CHP at around 11:31 a.m, they received reports of at least six to seven cars involved in a pile-up. There were no reports of injuries, but an ambulance was requested out of precaution. More information will be provided once it becomes available. 

  A woman was killed after her truck was hit by a train in south Monterey county near King City on Saturday afternoon, October 15. The CHP reports that the woman was identified as a 53-year-old Hispanic woman from Los Banos. The CHP states that she drove from a field onto the railroad tracks in a Ford truck. An Amtrak train going south struck the pickup truck at 1:20 p.m. and truck came to rest on the east shoulder of Cattleman Road at Pine Valley Road. The woman was found dead at the scene. It is not known why the woman drove onto the tracks. The accident is under investigation. 

  In mid-August of 2022, the Greenfield Fire Department and emergency personnel responded to the 400 block of Primavera Court for a residential fire; the fire was determined to be accidental. The home was subsequently “Red Tagged” by a Code Enforcement Officer, and the City’s Building Inspector in Greenfield.  On Saturday morning, October 15 at about 6:00 A.M., Greenfield Police and Fire Departments, along with SO.MO.CO Fire Department, responded back to the 400 Block of Primavera Court for a structure fire at the same home.  The occupants of the home had been displaced due to the August fire, and no people or injuries were reported at the fire on Saturday morning.  This incident is being investigated as arson. Anyone with information is asked to call Sergeant Avery at 831-385-8311. 

  At approximately 2:00 AM on Friday morning, October 14 Soledad officers pulled over a vehicle for not having any license plates. 37-year-old Jose Navarro of Greenfield was found to be unlicensed. Officers took him into custody and conducted an inventory search of his vehicle, at which time they located loaded firearms, ammunition and narcotics. Greenfield Detectives, Soledad Detectives and South Monterey County Task Force Officers were called to take over the investigation. The traffic stop led them to a residence in Greenfield. A search warrant was served at a residence along with a self storage unit, also in Greenfield. Task Force Officers and Detectives located additional weapons, ammunition, gun parts, a silencer, cocaine, methamphetamines, fentanyl pills and marijuana. Jose Navarro was lodged in the Monterey County Jail on numerous weapons and narcotics charges.  The mission of the Greenfield Police Department, the Soledad Police Department and the SMCTF is to keep you and your

  The County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks is reminding the community and visitors that “DANGER” warning signs remain posted at Lake San Antonio due to blue-green algae. Early last month, water samples showed lake water contained Cyanotoxins, toxins produced by blue- green algae. Follow up testing was done by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board on September 28th. Test results were received on October 13th and indicate that the Cyanotoxins remain. While other recreation can continue around the lake, visitors should follow these warnings: • Stay out of the water until further notice. • Do not let pets and other animals drink or go into the water or go near the scum. • Stay away from scum, and cloudy or discolored water. • Do not eat fish or shellfish from this water. • Do not use this water for drinking or cooking. Boiling or filtering will not make the water safe. For more information relating to Harmful Algae Blooms, and information about what to do

MONTEREY COUNTY – Monterey County, it’s not too late! You can still register and compete in the Move It Monterey County Challenge and Art Competition for a chance to win individual, team, school, and worksite prize giveaways worth more than $7,000!   The “Move it Monterey County” Challenge is presented by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) in co-sponsorship with Blue Zones Monterey County and MY Museum, October 1 – October 31, 2022. The goal is to encourage anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Monterey County to get out and move their bodies for health, mind, and community. You can earn credits for any trips you will take or have taken between October 1 – October 31, 2022.   Participating in the “Move It Monterey County Challenge” is easy:     Participants must first register online at go831.rideamigos.com using their personal, work or student email OR a QR code distributed by their employer or school.      Bike, walk, take a bus, or carpool to work, school,

  On Thursday night, October 13 at 11 pm a Gonzales Police Officer Contacted a Male Adult on the 400 Block of Alta Street. A records check revealed that the man had a Warrant out for his arrest. The man was arrested for being in Possession of Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia.

MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, October 16 through Saturday, October 22.  Highway 101: Teague Avenue – Jolon Road (South): October 17 – October 21 One lane closure will occur along southbound Highway 101 between Teague Avenue and  Jolon Road south  for median barrier work from 6 am to 3 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: SB Jolon Road: Long - Term There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of southbound and northbound 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 and southbound Highway 101 for work to upgrade the facility from 10 am to 12 pm. Highway 101: First Street – Jolon Road, King City: Long-Term There will be one lane

  On Sunday, December 26, 2021, the King City Police Department began an investigation into the  homicides of Carlos Manuel Lopez Sanchez, Selena Gonzalez Godoy, and Godoy’s unborn child.   Although arrests have been made of all parties suspected to be involved in the actual  commission of the homicides, detectives continued reviewing investigative materials to  determine if members of the public aided and abetted any known suspect in their ability to  avoid arrest.  Recently, detectives developed probable cause to believe that 25-year-old Jazmin Matilda Aviles a female resident of King City, aided and abetted a known suspect in this  investigation to avoid arrest. Detectives then obtained a search warrant authorized by a judge  of the Monterey County Superior Court upon development of probable cause for Aviles’  residence on the 400 block of Amanda Lane in King City.    On October 12, 2022, at 7:55 am, officers from the King City Police  Department with assistance from the Parole Divi

  The County of Monterey Board of Supervisors has been made aware of a report that prescription drugs, intended for the healthcare needs of inmates in the Monterey County Jail, may have been illegally passed from a private company employee working in the jail to an employee of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department working at the jail. The Board has been informed that the matter is under investigation, and that the Sheriff’s Office took immediate action upon learning of the situation. If the allegations prove true, the Board of Supervisors is calling upon the Sheriff to take swift and decisive action within his legal authority and to work quickly to ensure the appropriate actions, including disciplinary consequences, are pursued. The Sheriff (a Constitutional Officer) has the ultimate responsibility and ability to enforce all laws and policies within his department as established by the Constitution of the State of California. Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors has no authority to

  According to the California Highway Patrol, a wrong-way driver who was going north on southbound Highway 101 hit another car near Old Stage Road in the Gonzales area sometime before 3 pm on Tuesday, October 11. CalTrans reports that that section of Highway 101 South at Old Stage Road was shutdown for undetermined amount time due to the accident. The vehicle that caused the wreck was reportedly a stolen cab belonging to Salinas Orange Taxi. A carjacker was able to get the taxi driver out of their vehicle before they stole it and drove away. The carjacker did not use force to steal the car. CHP Officers had been chasing the stolen vehicle.