Donations help South County YMCA assist families in need
Each year the South County YMCA raises funds to help people who cannot afford its membership fees.
Soledad debate students bring home first
Students from Monterey County schools gathered last month for the eighth annual Migrant Education Speech and Debate Tournament.
Power shutoff leaves South County residents in the dark
SOUTH COUNTY — Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) shut
off power to an estimated 9,000 customers in Monterey County over the weekend
due to heightened fire danger caused by high winds and dry conditions in the
area, including parts of South County.
Residents in Chualar, Gonzales, Soledad...
Soledad City Council appoints Brent Slama as interim city manager
SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council appointed Brent Slama, who has served as acting city manager since May 18, as interim city manager during its July 15 meeting.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-city-council-appoints-brent-slama-as-interim-city-manager/
Pinnacles reports canine disease found in dead foxes
PAICINES — Pinnacles National Park has issued a warning to
visitors about a disease outbreak that affects dogs and other animals after
recently finding several sick or dead gray foxes on park trails.
In a Nov. 7 news release, park staff said one of the foxes
has tested...
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After 14 years with the Monterey County Free Libraries, Jayanti Addleman is stepping down from her position as library director.
Congressman pays a visit to Soledad
Soledad Community Health Care District CEO Gary Staab and Rep. Jimmy Panetta discussed the future of health care in the Soledad community July 31 during the congressman’s visit to Soledad Medical Clinic and Eden Valley Care Center.
Siembra Latinos Fund launches, announces first grants
The Siembra Latinos Fund (SLF) of the Community Foundation for Monterey County recently gathered more than 100 supporters and leaders at the Taylor Farms Building in Salinas to launch the new Latino-focused philanthropic initiative.
Cops Giving Tree gives back to local families
Several organizations in Soledad and outside the city came together last Friday evening to bring the ninth annual “Cops Giving Tree” event to disadvantaged youth and their families.
Soledad council extends emergency housing ordinance
SOLEDAD — City council members in Soledad met virtually for a special session on April 17 to pass the continuance of an emergency ordinance first issued in 2018, which will now last an extended 10 months and 15 days into 2021.
The ordinance protects families...
