Republican Women to send care packages to troops
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be sending packages to the troops on June 6, and the club is looking for addresses of local servicemen or women serving in harm’s way.
South County cities win Clean Air awards
The Cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad received awards from the Monterey Bay Area Resources District for being Clean Air Leaders on June 22 at the Monterey Tides Hotel.
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”...
Barbecue raises thousands of dollars for fireworks
Soledad Fourth of July Committee prepared several hundred Swiss sausage barbecue lunches June 21 to raise funds for the fireworks display on July 4.
Salvation Army provides gifts for those in need
The Salvation Army in Soledad collected toys and food to distribute to families throughout South County over the past few weeks.
All-around champions named at annual Ranch Rodeo
Last Sunday’s Ranch Rodeo drew 116 participants from the Central Coast and paid out nearly $14,000 in prize money to winners at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Rava Equestrian Center in King City.
Soledad Pharmacy to close Jan. 15
Soledad Pharmacy, a staple business in Soledad, is set to close this month after about 110 years. The pharmacy will be merging patient files with CVS Pharmacy in the Soledad Mission Shopping Center.
Soledad theater’s opening celebration draws hundreds of moviegoers
SOLEDAD — Premiere Cinemas in Soledad hosted its grand opening last Saturday, drawing hundreds of moviegoers who filled the lobby area for the celebration.
Multiple speeches were delivered from company representatives as well as area leaders, and four screens were open to play a free...
Greenfield Community Science Workshop awarded 2018 Non-Profit of the Year
Greenfield Community Science Workshop, which offers free hands-on science activities for South County youth and families, has been recognized by Assemblymember Anna Caballero as the 2018 Non-Profit of the Year for the 30th Assembly District.
Summer beach camp seeking applicants
The Wahine Project is gearing up for its Summer Beach Camp and is offering discounts on their programming to South Monterey County residents in need of financial assistance.
