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Rose Ferrero students took time to visit with residents of Eden Valley Care Center on Valentine’s Day.
Food distribution increases in Salinas Valley amid coronavirus pandemic
SALINAS VALLEY — Sheltering in place coincides with less
frequent trips to the grocery store, but for a growing number of people, it
also means job loss and an increasing inability to purchase food in the first
place.
Food distribution has always happened in South Monterey County,
but...
Soledad alum named college soccer MVP
SOLEDAD — Soledad High graduate Belinda Ascencio led the Hartnell Panthers women’s soccer team to the Coast Conference championship, helping her team attain an 18-2-2 overall record.Â
For her leadership on the pitch, the 22-year-old forward was awarded the Coast Conference’s Most Valuable Player.
The Panthers...
Soledad prison tackles Covid-19 outbreak as families protest over health concerns
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/
Soledad City Council approves housing subdivision and plans for traffic control
SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council members unanimously approved an amendment to a 27-lot subdivision of single-family houses to be developed by Nino Homes.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-city-council-approves-housing-subdivision-and-plans-for-traffic-control/
Soledad schools buy 800 new iPads for students
SOLEDAD — New iPads have been ordered for students at Soledad Unified School District after the school board passed a motion during its Sept. 9 meeting to buy 800 of them.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-schools-buy-800-new-ipads-for-students/
Award of Excellence
Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad was recently presented with a certificate of recognition from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors for being awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence in food safety from the Monterey County Health Department.
City looking at upgrading fire station
The City of Soledad is looking into expanding its fire station and is applying for Community Development Block Grants to fund the project.
4th Annual Casino Night raises $31K for Rancho Cielo
More than $31,000 was raised last Friday during the Fourth Annual Casino Night at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
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.