Jack Franscioni celebrates 97th birthday with Soledad students
SOLEDAD — Students at Jack Franscioni Elementary School celebrated
the birthday of Jack Franscioni himself on Feb. 13.
Franscioni celebrated his 97th birthday on Feb. 1, and school
officials put together a celebration in his honor, during which students sang
to him and delivered hand-made birthday cards...
GRADUATION JUBILATION: Aztecs Class of 2019 graduates
Purple gowns and caps and plenty of smiles marked the end of a four-year journey for the Soledad High School Class of 2019, which celebrated its graduation Saturday morning at Gene Martin Stadium, where about 373 seniors walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.
Council swears in
City of Soledad welcomed new and returning councilmembers Dec. 5 while giving gratitude to those leaving the council.
South County events full of sweets and spooks
SOUTH COUNTY — Halloween spirits were lifted early this month in South County, with trick-or-treaters getting spooked in Soledad, witches and warlocks “flying” through Greenfield and ghost stories being told in King City — and that’s just the beginning of the local frights as...
Feedback sought on express bus study
New routing options that would speed up bus service between Salinas and South County are being considered by Monterey-Salinas Transit.
Soledad students start school year with fresh kicks
Hundreds of Soledad students started the 2019-20 school year this week with a brand new pair of shoes, thanks to a grant from My New Red Shoes.
For the love of reading
Students at Rose Ferrero Elementary embraced Dr. Seuss by having a “Read Across Rose Ferrero” day on March 1.
Farmer’s Market returns with new and returning vendors
Soledad Farmer’s Market has returned to Monterey Street and brought back new and returning vendors.
Ida Chan takes reins as new CEO of Soledad Community Health Care District
SOLEDAD — Ida Chan began Aug. 3 as Soledad Community Health Care District’s new CEO, officially taking the reins from Gary Staab, who had been serving as interim CEO since 2018.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/ida-chan-takes-reins-as-new-ceo-of-soledad-community-health-care-district/
Front Street brings Christmas Parade of Lights to Soledad
SOLEDAD — The online community group Front Street hosted the Christmas Parade of Lights on Dec. 18, which brought Soledad the unique trait of holding two parades this month, the first having been led by the Chamber of Commerce.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/front-street-brings-christmas-parade-of-lights-to-soledad/
