Former Soledad resident sentenced to prison for forcible lewd acts with child
SOLEDAD — Former Soledad resident Ramon Rangel Mendoza, 60, was sentenced to 25 years in the state prison after he pleaded no contest to three felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 years old, involving force or duress.
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Holiday delivery
Local oil company Aera Energy is making the holidays brighter for four San Ardo families, including 15 children ranging in ages from 5 months to 15.
Remembering 9/11: Fort Hunter Liggett, South County cities reflect on tragedy 18 years later
Fort Hunter Liggett and South County cities hosted 9/11 ceremonies commemorating the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attack.
Soledad Library closes for carpet renovation work
SOLEDAD — Soledad Library has closed, along with all the
other branches in Monterey County, but its closure was planned earlier in order
to allow for a renovation that includes new carpet.
“Last August this building was 20 years old, so as you walk
around you’ll see spots...
Military banners to honor Soledad veterans
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/
Soledad Chamber’s light parade to kick off holidays Saturday
SOLEDAD — Soledad Chamber of Commerce will host the Soledad 35th Annual Christmas Celebration tonight in the form of a drive-thru light parade.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-chambers-light-parade-to-kick-off-holidays-saturday/
Jack Franscioni celebrates 97th birthday with Soledad students
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...
Soledad’s Local Control and Accountability Plan meetings reach halfway point
SOLEDAD — The series of Local Control and Accountability
Plan (LCAP) workshops for the Soledad Unified School District is underway, with
the fourth of seven having taken place on Feb. 13 at Frank Ledesma Elementary
School.
“The purpose of tonight is to hear from the parents what’s
important to...
Area agencies investigate riverbed homeless camp in Soledad
SOLEDAD — A recent multi-agency meeting concerning local homeless camps was discussed during Soledad City Council’s regular meeting last month.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/area-agencies-investigate-riverbed-homeless-camp-in-soledad/
New medical experts join Soledad Community Health Care District
SOLEDAD — Two new medical personnel have been hired at Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD).
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/new-medical-experts-join-soledad-community-health-care-district/
