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A new smoothie restaurant will officially open its doors Friday, April 14, in the Soledad Mission Shopping Center.

PAICINES — Pinnacles National Park has announced additional modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state authorities to promote social distancing.  As of March 20, in compliance with CDC guidelines and statewide...

SALINAS VALLEY — The South Monterey County cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City each signed proclamations declaring a local emergency Monday due to the current threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “The potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our...

After 14 years with the Monterey County Free Libraries, Jayanti Addleman is stepping down from her position as library director.

SOLEDAD — A small group of about a dozen family members and activists protested Saturday outside the entrance of Salinas Valley State Prison and Correctional Training Facility in Soledad. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-prison-tackles-covid-19-outbreak-as-families-protest-over-health-concerns/

Gonzales High School senior Cindy Aguilar-Castaneda has been selected to represent California at the 57th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program, sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for students interested in pursuing careers in public service.

SOUTH COUNTY — Salinas Valley Fair welcomed autumn last weekend with its second annual Fall Festival and Carnival at the fairgrounds in King City, featuring carnival rides and games, a hay maze, puppet shows, blacksmith demonstrations, farm-themed play areas, live entertainment and local vendors. The...

SOLEDAD — California State Parks announced the City of Soledad would be granted $7.6 million for the construction of the Metz/Orchard Park near the intersection of Metz Road and Orchard Lane. Soledad was one of 52 recipients and 62 grants named in the state’s announcement last week,...

SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council members met in a special meeting on July 29 to ratify the new municipal order that can fine people for not wearing masks in an effort to reduce the spread of Covid-19. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-city-council-ratifies-new-face-mask-ordinance/

SALINAS VALLEY — The South Monterey County cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City each signed proclamations declaring a local emergency on Monday due to the current threat of the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. “The potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our community and this...