Orchard Lane now open to traffic
A new road has opened in Soledad, promising an easier way for drivers to get from the eastern part of the city to Metz Road and Third Street.
Nielsen Trailer Park residents march to save their homes
Fifty residents of the Nielsen Trailer Park marched to Soledad City Hall last week to show their support for the park and their dislike for redeveloping the area.
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 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.
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.
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/
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...
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/
Greenfield farmworker wins $2M from lottery
A Greenfield farmworker is counting his blessings after winning $2 million from a lottery ticket.