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GRID Alternatives is accepting applications from low to moderate income homes in the cities of Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.

SALINAS VALLEY — Each year one “Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom” is chosen to represent the Sgt. Frank Lillard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 in King City as its Voice of Democracy youth delegate. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-student-wins-local-voice-of-democracy-contest-again/

A new smoothie restaurant will officially open its doors Friday, April 14, in the Soledad Mission Shopping Center.

Several pet owners braved the wind April 27 to get their animals vaccinated, eat lunch and receive a collar for dogs.

An opening ceremony for the 75th Annual Salinas Valley Fair is set for Thursday morning to celebrate the milestone anniversary and commence this year’s festivities at the fairgrounds in King City.

An excessive heat advisory has been issued for the Central Coast and is expected to be in effect through Monday, with temperatures in parts of Monterey County possibly hitting triple digits this weekend.

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 — Soledad Chamber of Commerce hosted the 35th Annual Soledad Christmas Celebration on Dec. 5, which was restructured as a drive-thru parade this year due to Covid-19 health restrictions. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/photos-scenes-from-the-35th-annual-soledad-christmas-celebration/

Soledad City Council recognized Frank P. Trevino last week for his 43 years of working for the City of Soledad.

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.