Mee Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit facility receives five-star rating
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released preliminary results from its new five-star rating system for Nursing Home Facilities, and has given Mee Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit unit a five-star rating.
Soledad movie theater breaks ground
SOLEDAD — A nice crowd of Soledad residents and local and state officials joined representatives from Premiere Cinemas for the groundbreaking of the new movie theater complex at Nestles and Los Coches roads, across from Food Co.
Premiere Cinemas plans to open the eight-screen movie...
Protestors march for George Floyd in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Protestors gathered last Saturday at Vosti Park before marching in the streets as part of the Soledad for George Floyd demonstration, itself an act of solidarity with Black Lives Matter in a nationwide call for an end to police violence.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/protestors-march-for-george-floyd-in-soledad/
Second resident dies from coronavirus in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department reported the county’s second death of a resident from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Tuesday.
No other information about the individual has been released.
As of the health department's latest report, there are now 42 confirmed cases of residents...
New K-9 joins Soledad Police Department
SOLEDAD — A new four-legged officer has joined the ranks of Soledad Police Department, as announced during the March 3 Soledad City Council meeting.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/new-k-9-joins-soledad-police-department/
57 graduate from Community Police Academy
A combined 57 residents of Greenfield, King City, Soledad and Gonzales graduated from the South County Community Police Academy last week at the Greenfield Memorial Hall.
Community invited to first K-9 unit fundraiser Saturday
Soledad Police Department’s K-9s Huro and Leco will be doing a meet and greet with the community on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bill Ramus Park during their first K-9 Unit Fundraiser.
Pinnacles National Park limits visitor services due to partial government shutdown
Due to the federal government shutdown and a lapse in federal funding, Pinnacles National Park will temporarily reduce some of its services while the park remains open to visitors.
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.
Arco and AMPM now open
The Arco and AMPM on H. De La Rosa Sr. Street is now open and providing gas and snacks to travelers and locals.
