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,...
Little Free Pantry sites in Soledad provide free masks to residents
SOLEDAD — Free masks were available to Soledad residents through the city’s Little Free Pantry locations at Our Lady of Solitude, El Buen Samaritano and Liberty Chapel churches, beginning Aug. 14.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/little-free-pantry-sites-in-soledad-provide-free-masks-to-residents/
Public meetings to discuss Salinas Valley Recycles’ long-term facility project
The Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (aka Salinas Valley Recycles) has released a Notice of Preparation stating its intent to produce an Environmental Impact Report under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Long-Term Facility Needs Study
New behavioral clinic opens for South Monterey County families
SOLEDAD — Breakthrough Behavior opened a new behavioral analysis clinic in Soledad on Dec. 14, within the De La Rosa shopping center, allowing the company to expand services in Monterey County beyond its existing Monterey and Salinas clinics.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/new-behavioral-clinic-opens-for-south-monterey-county-families/
Salinas Valley’s Meals on Wheels announces new staff, board members
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley, Inc. (MOWSV) has announced that Robyn Chamberlin has joined the current Board of Directors as incoming treasurer.
Soledad resident and Covid-19 survivor turns 100
SOLEDAD — As the City of Soledad prepares for its centennial event, 2021 also marks the year one of its residents, Jennie Aquino, becomes a centenarian.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-resident-and-covid-19-survivor-turns-100/
Soledad veterans to host virtual Memorial Day ceremony
SOLEDAD — Members of the Soledad American Legion Post 32 and local veterans will host a virtual Memorial Day tribute to fallen service members on Monday, May 25, all while maintaining social distancing protocol.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-veterans-to-host-virtual-memorial-day-ceremony/
Season of giving
Toys for boys and girls were collected by the Soledad Rotarians as they prepare for the holiday season.
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”...
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.
