Protesters rally for reform at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — An estimated three-dozen protesters gathered at the front driveway of Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad on Aug. 6, before moving to Monterey County Jail in Salinas that afternoon as part of a statewide effort calling for...
Top student cooks from Soledad face off in Sodexo challenge
SOLEDAD — The week before the closures of county schools was one of the final opportunities to gather for special events like the Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge in Soledad.
Four of the top young cooks in Soledad schools competed on
March 11, after being selected from...
Soledad Pool hosts three nights of terror
Scary clowns, witches, aliens, dolls and more took over the Soledad-Mission Recreation District last weekend for “Nightmare on Walker Drive Fright Walk,” bringing an additional scare to South County residents.
Greenfield farmworker wins $2M from lottery
A Greenfield farmworker is counting his blessings after winning $2 million from a lottery ticket.
Soledad High School grad secures spot as student leader
SOLEDAD — Clarissa Medina, a recent graduate of Soledad High School, was chosen as one of two interns in the 2020 Monterey Bay Bank of America Student Leaders program, a paid summer internship to develop leadership and civic engagement.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-high-school-grad-secures-spot-as-student-leader/
Soledad voters to decide on $13.7 million school bond measure in November election
SOLEDAD — Voters will be asked whether they support a bond measure totaling more than $13.7 million this November in order to fund educational technology projects and affordable housing for teachers at the Soledad Unified School District.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-voters-to-decide-on-13-7-million-school-bond-measure-in-november-election/
A tribute to veterans
The Salinas Old Downtown streets were filled as families, veterans and friends waited for the eighth annual Veterans Day Parade to begin Nov. 11.
Soledad City Council discusses centennial celebrations, first roundabout
SOLEDAD — Plans for Soledad’s centennial celebration were discussed during Soledad City Council’s Jan. 20 meeting.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-city-council-discusses-centennial-celebrations-first-roundabout/
SCAR serves up baked potatoes for nearly 200 at Paw-some Party
South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) hosted its annual Paw-some Potato Party last Sunday, Aug. 4, at Bill Ramus Park in Soledad to benefit the volunteer-run organization.
Seaside courthouse ranked higher than Greenfield’s
A local delegation of South County officials attended a public meeting Aug. 29 in San Francisco to receive information they already knew was coming.
