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New routing options that would speed up bus service between Salinas and South County are being considered by Monterey-Salinas Transit.

The annual Gang Prevention Summit on Jan. 26 featured many speakers from law enforcement and from the Boys and Girls Club. This year there was also a special speaker, Juan “Johnny” Gomez, who was present when two of his relatives were victims of gang violence.

Rose Ferrero students took time to visit with residents of Eden Valley Care Center on Valentine’s Day.

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.

The City of Soledad was once again listed among the top 50 safest cities in California, according to the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s recently released “The Safest Cities in California 2019” report.

A new traffic roundabout could be on its way, as the City of Soledad approved a grant agreement to bring in a roundabout that would reduce motor vehicle emissions on Metz Road and East Street.

A tea party took over the King City Recreation Center as South County Animal Rescue hosted its first Sweetheart Tea and Silent Auction last Saturday in King City.

Gonzales High School senior Cindy Aguilar recently met with Tony Thurmond, the new state superintendent of public instruction, to speak with him about mental health services for high school students.

Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) meetings are underway in Soledad and saw a large parent turnout at the first meeting at San Vicente Elementary on Jan. 31.

A series of stakeholder meetings are planned for the Soledad Unified School District in January and February with the purpose of providing an opportunity for parents and community members to give input on the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).