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Soledad celebrated America’s independence last Thursday with a children’s parade, live music, food booths, bounce houses and other family-friendly activities at Little League Park.

SOLEDAD — Soledad resident Jafe Danbury’s debut novel, “The Other Cheek,” has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2020. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/2020-indie-book-awards-honors-soledad-author/

A sounder of wild hogs tore up the fields at San Lorenzo County Park in King City over the weekend, leaving a mess for park employees and volunteers who surveyed the damage Monday morning.

This weekend’s Monterey County Ranch Rodeo, co-produced by the Monterey County Cattlemen’s Association and the Salinas Valley Fair, will raise funds for both nonprofits while offering a fun way for local buckaroos to compete in traditional ranching contests.

SOLEDAD — Students at Jack Franscioni Elementary School celebrated the birthday of Jack Franscioni himself on Feb. 13. Franscioni celebrated his 97th birthday on Feb. 1, and school officials put together a celebration in his honor, during which students sang to him and delivered hand-made birthday cards...

SALINAS — Hartnell Community College’s Governing Board voted unanimously to grant temporary emergency powers to Superintendent/President Patricia Hsieh, during an emergency meeting Wednesday. All seven district directors were present for the March 18 vote, but the student member was absent. The action allows Hsieh to respond to the novel coronavirus...

A series of stakeholder meetings are planned for the Soledad Unified School District in January and February with the purpose of providing an opportunity for parents and community members to give input on the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

SOLEDAD — Top scholars at Soledad High School were recently honored at a virtual ceremony presented by the Soledad Rotary Club and the Soledad Unified School District. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/virtual-ceremony-recognizes-soledad-high-schools-top-scholars-for-2020/

SOLEDAD — Heike Kovacs (above) shows a new California map and a Hiking Pinnacles National Park book at the City of Soledad Visitors and Gateway Center on Front Street. In addition to books and maps, the visitor’s center has information on the California missions,...

SOLEDAD — Protestors gathered last Saturday at Vosti Park before marching in the streets as part of the Soledad for George Floyd demonstration, itself an act of solidarity with Black Lives Matter in a nationwide call for an end to police violence. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/protestors-march-for-george-floyd-in-soledad/