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It's Not Just Fergusonnew

There were six officer-involved shootings in Monterey County, Calif. in 2014.

Monterey County Weekly | Mary Duan and Nic Coury | 11-25-2014 | Crime & Justice

Gilbert Olivares, a popular counselor at Salinas High School, faces dozens of sex-related charges, including manufacturing child pornography and molestation. The case is built on an astounding number of what-ifs.

Monterey County Weekly | Sara Rubin, Nic Coury and Mary Duan | 05-25-2012 | Crime & Justice

Tags: Gilbert Olivares, Salinas High School, Salinas Police Department

Community Members, Police Struggle for Answers After 26th Homicide in Salinasnew

Jose Espinoza's neighbor recalls jumping out of bed when shots rang out at 5:30am on his north Salinas street. He heard the 25-year-old scream and was there alongside Espinoza's mother and sister feeling for a pulse.

Monterey County Weekly | Zachary Stahl | 12-10-2009 | Crime & Justice

Tags: Jose Espinoza, unsolved, homicide

Salinas Calls In the Big Guns to Quell Rash of Gang Violencenew

Reacting to a stark spike in shootings that has left six people dead in the past two weeks, Salinas leaders brought in the uniformed cavalry and elevated their peace-building rhetoric. But the beefed-up patrols will likely only quiet gunfire temporarily.

Monterey County Weekly | Zachary Stahl | 01-22-2009 | Crime & Justice

Tags: California, gangs, crime & justice

Edward James Olmos Schools Salinas on Reaching Gang Membersnew

Emmy-winning actor Edward James Olmos delivered a sweeping and powerful address in Salinas, from breaking down the allure and definition of gangs to offering practical solutions to the Monterey County’s number one crime problem.

Monterey County Weekly | Zachary Stahl | 01-22-2009 | Crime & Justice

Tags: California, gangs, crime & justice, Edward James Olmos