Soledad hosts star-spangled spectacle
Soledad celebrated America’s independence last Thursday with a children’s parade, live music, food booths, bounce houses and other family-friendly activities at Little League Park.
Science kits offer educational activity for South Monterey County youth
GREENFIELD — Youth in Greenfield and South Monterey County
have been able to supplement their homework packets and distance learning with
science lessons contained in “Bags Full of Science,” a project by the
Greenfield Community Science Workshop.
The bags contain materials for science projects and
instructions in both...
Soledad Pool hosts three nights of terror
Scary clowns, witches, aliens, dolls and more took over the Soledad-Mission Recreation District last weekend for “Nightmare on Walker Drive Fright Walk,” bringing an additional scare to South County residents.
Soledad’s Spook Fest 2020 offers safe and fun Halloween
SOLEDAD — Spook Fest 2020, a Halloween celebration in Soledad, is planned for Oct. 31 with multiple components, including a drive-through parade as well as virtual and no-contact contests.
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Former Soledad resident sentenced to prison for forcible lewd acts with child
SOLEDAD — Former Soledad resident Ramon Rangel Mendoza, 60, was sentenced to 25 years in the state prison after he pleaded no contest to three felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 years old, involving force or duress.
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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/
Soledad’s Pinnacles Parkway project draws concern from landowner
SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council heard an update on the Pinnacles Parkway project during its Oct. 7 meeting. The project would create a new road to connect the city’s southern and eastern portions, but it would need to cross existing farmland to do so.
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Monterey County library, residents create face masks to combat coronavirus
SALINAS VALLEY — The spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has
caused an increased need for masks, from medical-grade to simply covering one’s
face, all with the intent of reducing the rate of infection at a community and
worldwide level.
This has caused a shortage of higher-end masks...
Soledad council extends emergency housing ordinance
SOLEDAD — City council members in Soledad met virtually for a special session on April 17 to pass the continuance of an emergency ordinance first issued in 2018, which will now last an extended 10 months and 15 days into 2021.
The ordinance protects families...
Council, youth discuss strategic planning
Soledad Youth Leaders joined the Soledad City Council to discuss what strategies city staff are working on to bring housing, economic development and safety to the city.
