Hartnell plans groundbreaking at new Soledad Education Center
SOLEDAD — Hartnell College will celebrate the start of
construction on its new Soledad Education Center with a public groundbreaking
ceremony at 11 a.m. this Friday, Nov. 8.
The 16,750-square-foot multipurpose educational center is
being built on 3.7 acres at the northeast corner of Metz Road and Orchard...
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/
Wildflowers blooming on Army base
California’s wildflower “super bloom” has made its way to Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL), which shared aerial photos of the colorful spectacle last Thursday on its social media platforms.
Soledad Mission decorates grounds, museum for Christmas
SOLEDAD — A
transformation has taken place at Soledad Mission as the Christmas at the
Soledad Mission event began last Friday night on the mission grounds at 36641
Fort Romie Road.
With a little tinsel and hard work, the mission museum has become a
holiday boutique where unique...
Heavy downpour, flooding cause havoc for South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Last week’s torrential downpour caused major flooding throughout South Monterey County that stalled traffic for hours on Highway 101 and devastated the small town of Chualar, which was left with a messy aftermath.
National Weather Service issued a significant weather advisory last...
Soledad alum completes first year as assistant marine officer instructor
SOLEDAD — Gunnery Sgt. Luis Ledesma, a 2007 graduate of Soledad High School and former Commanding Officer of the school’s NJROTC unit, has recently completed his first year as the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor (AMOI) at the prestigious Virginia Military Institute (VMI).
Located in Lexington,...
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/
Hospice Giving Foundation hosts first Latino outreach event in South County
A new collaborative group focusing on Latino outreach in south Monterey County recently hosted its first event, providing information about end-of-life care and the services available to the community.
Soledad grad opens second hair salon
Soledad Hair Co. is expanding and opened a second location on Front Street over the weekend.
For the love of reading
Students at Rose Ferrero Elementary embraced Dr. Seuss by having a “Read Across Rose Ferrero” day on March 1.






















