Lake Nacimiento closed to visitors over COVID-19 concerns
BRADLEY — Monterey County Resource Management Agency has announced the closure of the resort and recreational area at Lake Nacimiento effective April 2 over concerns related to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
“Due to governmental restrictions and in light of cases occurring near...
New Women’s Health Center in Soledad increases region’s medical care options
SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District recently hosted a grand-opening ceremony for its Women’s Health Center.
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110th California Rodeo Salinas postponed to October
SALINAS — The California Rodeo executive board has voted to postpone the 110th California Rodeo Salinas, which will now take place Oct. 8 to 11, preceded by the Professional Bull Riding event on Oct. 7.
The shift in timing came after a recommendation from the...
Local veteran stories being sought
The King City Branch of Monterey County Free Libraries in collaboration with the Story Center and California State Library is looking to capture the voices, experiences and life stories of local veterans.
Artist duo creates field of exploration along Salinas River
SALINAS VALLEY — A secret garden named Lesnini Field has been created along the Salinas River in South Monterey County to showcase art and to emphasize discovery.
Created by California-based visual artist and writer Erik
Bakke and Dutch visual artist and educator Andre Dekker in...
South County Animal Rescue hosts Goodwill donation
SOLEDAD — South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) collected
donations of household items for Goodwill from Jan. 24 to 26 as a fundraiser
for its animal services.
This year the organization collected an entire truck’s worth
of donations by Saturday afternoon, with a second trailer partially filled
throughout the...
Monterey County issues mandatory face covering order for residents
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is requiring residents to wear a face covering when going out into the public to perform essential activities, effective Thursday, April 30, to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
“As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, we are continuously reassessing our policies...
Welcome to Soledad
Changes are coming to the Soledad Visitors Center, as the City of Soledad approved a management agreement for the operation of the facility with Salinas Valley Tourism and Visitors Bureau.
Community meeting to discuss new roadway between Soledad and Metz Road
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad Community Development Department
will conduct a community meeting for the Pinnacles Parkway Project on Thursday,
Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at San Vicente School.
The project is a proposed new roadway at the southern end of
the city, which would extend from...
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...