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SOLEDAD — Construction continues on Premiere Cinemas’ new Soledad location this week. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/photo-work-continues-on-soledads-new-movie-theater/

SALINAS — California State University Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) Salinas Center for Arts and Culture has launched a new exhibition celebrating the college’s student, faculty and staff veterans, active duty service members and military dependents. The free exhibit, “CSUMB Honors Veterans,” opened to the public Nov....

The Pay It Forward Scholarship and Mentoring Program of the Future Citizens Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of $340,000 in scholarships for 17 local high school students to California State University, Monterey Bay.

Members of the Soledad High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) march in the Labor Day Parade last Saturday in Marina.

Soledad Police Department’s K-9s Huro and Leco will be doing a meet and greet with the community on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bill Ramus Park during their first K-9 Unit Fundraiser.

Soledad Police Department organized and hosted the annual National Night Out last Tuesday, Aug. 6, that took place at the South County YMCA.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved $250,000 in support for the Food Bank for Monterey County, officials announced Friday. The nonprofit agency has seen the number of people it serves quadruple since the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis hit. “There are many nonprofit agencies...

SOLEDAD — After one year as Soledad’s head football coach, Jose Martinez has resigned due to personal reasons. “I resigned for a couple reasons, but the main reason is that it’s not my time,” Martinez said. “I have to step away and take care of...

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...

CALIFORNIA — The beginning of a new year comes with many new laws taking effect throughout the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed numerous bills into law that aim to tackle issues including firearms, housing, pollution, schools, animal rights and more. South Monterey County businesses,...