Longtime Soledad Police Department employee retires
SOLEDAD — Forty years of
service at the City of Soledad Police Department concluded for Maria “Nena”
Lopez last Friday, Nov. 1.
Lopez came in to work at
her regular time and performed her duties as the executive assistant to the chief
of police and police records supervisor...
New women’s health clinic breaks ground in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Soledad Medical Clinic recently broke ground on its new Women’s Health Clinic, which will expand the health center’s services to the community with a higher level of care specifically for women.
Clinic staff hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility on Oct....
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...
Wildflowers blooming on Army base
California’s wildflower “super bloom” has made its way to Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL), which shared aerial photos of the colorful spectacle last Thursday on its social media platforms.
City of Soledad swears in first female mayor
SOLEDAD — Seats shifted during Soledad City Council’s Dec. 2 meeting, in which outgoing Mayor Fred Ledesma called the meeting to order one last time while Anna Velazquez was sworn in as the city’s first female mayor.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/city-of-soledad-swears-in-first-female-mayor/
Soledad NJROTC receives academic honors
Soledad High School NJROTC was recently awarded the honor of Distinguished Unit for Academic Honors.
Soledad grad opens second hair salon
Soledad Hair Co. is expanding and opened a second location on Front Street over the weekend.
Arco and AMPM now open
The Arco and AMPM on H. De La Rosa Sr. Street is now open and providing gas and snacks to travelers and locals.
Bangs returns to Soledad School District as assistant superintendent
A familiar face has returned to Soledad Unified School District, as Randy Bangs rejoins the district as the Assistant Superintendent of Education Services.
Soledad, Gonzales students among MESA Day competition winners
Local students from Gonzales and Soledad high schools as well as Main Street Middle School competed in a math, engineering and science competition March 2 at University of California, Santa Cruz, and came home with top prizes.
