2020 Indie Book Awards honors Soledad author
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.
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Soledad alum completes first year as assistant marine officer instructor
SOLEDAD — Gunnery Sgt. Luis Ledesma, a 2007 graduate of Soledad High School and former Commanding Officer of the school’s NJROTC unit, has recently completed his first year as the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor (AMOI) at the prestigious Virginia Military Institute (VMI).
Located in Lexington,...
Young authors from South Monterey County compete in Steinbeck essay contest
SALINAS VALLEY — Students from throughout South Monterey County
had a chance to compete in essay writing to earn a scholarship during the
Steinbeck Center’s Young Authors Day of Writing.
Top middle school students were nominated by their teachers
to write an essay about “The Red Pony”...
Coronavirus cases increase to 108 in Monterey County
MONTEREY
COUNTY — The number of residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) in Monterey County has increased to 108, according to the latest
report from Monterey County Health Department.
As
of April 14, 38 of the confirmed cases appear to have been acquired locally
through community spread,...
Greenfield farmworker wins $2M from lottery
A Greenfield farmworker is counting his blessings after winning $2 million from a lottery ticket.
Mission San Antonio hosts Annual Cutting of the Roses
Historic Mission San Antonio de Padua, established in 1771, will host its Annual Cutting of the Roses and Brunch on Sunday, Jan. 28, where those in attendance can take home a treasure from the Mission’s beautiful Padres’ Garden.
Hartnell superintendent granted emergency powers for college district
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...
Arroyo Seco Citizens hosts fundraiser Saturday to repair Abbott Lakes pump
The Arroyo Seco Citizens Association (ASCA), a non-profit 501c3 organization, will host a fundraiser Saturday, April 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to repair the pump for Abbott Lakes in Las Padres National Forest.
Pinnacles National Park tourism creates $12.6M in economic benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 215,555 visitors to Pinnacles National Park in 2016 spent $12.6 million in communities near the park.
King City dancers gain acceptance to national ballet company
Four King City students have been selected among thousands of dancers across the United States to train with the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre this summer.