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A Greenfield farmworker is counting his blessings after winning $2 million from a lottery ticket.

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/

SOLEDAD — Veterans and active duty military personnel are being sought for a banner program that will feature the pictures of local servicemen and women along Front Street in Soledad. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/military-banners-to-honor-soledad-veterans/

Last Sunday’s Ranch Rodeo drew 116 participants from the Central Coast and paid out nearly $14,000 in prize money to winners at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Rava Equestrian Center in King City.

SOLEDAD — Building components for the new Women’s Health Center in Soledad were finally moved onto their foundation last week.  The pieces were delivered Jan. 31 and have sat in the parking lot of Soledad Medical Clinic awaiting city approval and the setting of the...

SOLEDAD — Soledad High School senior Tawny Hoang earned her spot as Monterey County champion at this year’s Poetry Out Loud competition, held online and hosted by Arts Council for Monterey County. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-student-wins-poetry-out-loud-competition/

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/

Voters in South County will have a slew of local candidates to choose from in the upcoming Nov. 6 Statewide General Election for numerous city councils, school boards and other special district governing bodies in the area.

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...

Donna Oliveira of King City was the raffle winner of more than $7,500 worth of wine for the Wall of Wine fundraiser, which supports the Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua.