Soledad’s first Cop Camp a success
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department hosted its first Cop Camp last month for local youth, who participated in hands-on activities and team-building exercises with officers.
The April 9 camp was open to youth ages 9 to 17, and had a total of 80 participants.
According to...
City of Soledad celebrates 100 years with gala
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad celebrated its 100th anniversary during the Centennial Gala last Saturday.
Hosted inside the Soledad Community Center, the semi-formal affair included dinner and an awards ceremony, along with live music and entertainment. Tickets for the Dec. 11 celebration sold out in...
Soledad bridge project among state’s transportation investment
SOLEDAD — A multimillion-dollar bridge rehabilitation project near Soledad has been approved by the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
Last week CTC allocated more than $495 million for various projects to fix and improve transportation infrastructure throughout California. Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and...
Soledad head football coach resigns after one season
SOLEDAD — After one year as Soledad’s head football coach, Jose Martinez has resigned due to personal reasons.
“I resigned for a couple reasons, but the main reason is that it’s not my time,” Martinez said. “I have to step away and take care of...
Soledad alum named college soccer MVP
SOLEDAD — Soledad High graduate Belinda Ascencio led the Hartnell Panthers women’s soccer team to the Coast Conference championship, helping her team attain an 18-2-2 overall record.
For her leadership on the pitch, the 22-year-old forward was awarded the Coast Conference’s Most Valuable Player.
The Panthers...
Soledad police chief’s heroic act stops deadly chase
SOLEDAD — A pedestrian was killed and two police officers were injured last Tuesday following a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended in Soledad.
According to Soledad Police, the chase started in Greenfield at about 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 16. Officers attempted to stop the driver...
Soledad man gets 18 years in prison for child molestation
SOLEDAD — Soledad resident Rosalio Rocha was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison for committing two counts of child molestation upon two victims.
According to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, both offenses are violent felonies and are considered “strikes” under California’s Three Strikes...
Soledad celebrates movie theater opening
SOLEDAD — Premiere Cinemas in Soledad has officially opened its doors after several years in development.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony with city officials was held Oct. 29, more than two years after the movie theater broke ground in 2019.
The new multiplex, at 499 Nestles Road, features...
New all-electric housing opens in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association (CHISPA) recently celebrated the grand opening of the Rancho San Vicente all-electric housing development in Soledad.
CHISPA, a nonprofit developer and provider of affordable housing based in Salinas, hosted the Oct. 15 ceremony, which featured a...
New medical experts join Soledad Community Health Care District
SOLEDAD — Two new medical personnel have been hired at Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD).
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/new-medical-experts-join-soledad-community-health-care-district/
