Monterey County News

Pat Du Val's book informs, entertains and haunts The 'Singing Sheriff' recounts his youth and his days in Monterey County Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1rzw8tZ Retired Sheriff's Deputy Pat DuVal's new book, "From Colored Town to Pebble Beach: The Story of the Singing Sheriff" offers two gifts for the price of one.

More than a dozen park rangers who work at Monterey County parks have received pink slips and could lose their jobs by the end of September.

Questions still remain in probation contract Community member accuses Community Corrections Partnership of violating the Brown Act.

Sheriff's Log: Remove trespassers from home The Monterey County Sheriff's Office log.

City, DA deny requests for info in July police shooting Officials denied requests for information on death of Frank Alvarado on July 10 Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1rwObkt Salinas police and Monterey County District Attorney's investigators canvass the scene June 10 at Fairview Avenue and Beverly Drive where Frank ... (more)

It has been a deadly and tense four days in Salinas. Since Friday night, there have been two homicides and two standoffs and police say they will be hard to solve because witnesses refuse to speak up.

Salinas police chief to seek funding for uniform cameras Kelly McMillin said he plans to ask the Measure V Committee to fund uniform cameras.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law Monday reducing the maximum penalty for misdemeanors by one day - a change expected to significantly reduce the number of immigrants in the country legally who are deported for lesser crimes.

SALINAS >> Tight county reserves exacerbated by a multi-million dollar parks department deficit from last fiscal year may be claiming another set of spending priorities.

A Salinas Police officer carries a rifle while searching for a suspect and evidence after a shooting on Cherokee Drive and North Main Street in Salinas on Monday.

The most common symptoms of chikungunya virus infection are fever and joint pain.

Hoarder, fake rescue group barred from having animals SPCA investigated woman, 'sanctuary' after receiving reports of sick animals Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1rwEbaX Animal hoarder Crystal Kisicki and St. Francis All Creature Rescue and Sanctuary have been officially prevented from further contact with animals after ... (more)

Family Pet Celebration Day set for Aug. 9 Three animal shelters will be involved in the event at Cesar Chavez Library in Salinas Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/1rwIbIB Monterey County Animal Services, Salinas Animal Services, From the Heart Dog Training and the SPCA for Monterey County are set to host Family Pet ... (more)

The Monterey County Coroner confirmed 31-year-old Dennis Dwayne Reneau was hit and killed by a passenger train at the Salinas Amtrak station July 13. SALINAS >> The man who was hit and killed by a passenger train at the Salinas Amtrak station July 13 has been identified as 31-year-old Dennis Dwayne Reneau, the Monterey County Coroner's office ... (more)

A man killed earlier this month after being struck by a train in Salinas has been identified as 31-year-old Dennis Dewayne Reneau.

SALINAS >> The union of sheriff's department employees has endorsed Steve Bernal for Monterey County Sheriff over their current boss, Scott Miller.

In California , diagnosed instances of whooping cough , or pertussis , are reaching incredibly high levels.

I saw a picture of a dog on a Monterey County Animal Shelter website. She was a fluffy black thing with the sweetest face, the saddest eyes, and her tail tucked safely between her legs.

A historical American flag enters the arena during the ceremonial Pageant of Flags on Sunday's Day of Champions at the 2014 California Rodeo Salinas.

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