New year means new resolutions
A new year means South Monterey County residents are making resolutions and goals for 2019, among those making New Year’s resolutions include local city officials, high school students, librarians and others.
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/
Blue Star Moms raise money for military care packages
The local Blue Star Mothers of America group, in conjunction with Nana’s BBQ Grill in Chualar, put on a fundraiser March 25 to help send care packages to U.S. service members deployed all over the world.
Soledad alum named college soccer MVP
SOLEDAD — Soledad High graduate Belinda Ascencio led the Hartnell Panthers women’s soccer team to the Coast Conference championship, helping her team attain an 18-2-2 overall record.Â
For her leadership on the pitch, the 22-year-old forward was awarded the Coast Conference’s Most Valuable Player.
The Panthers...
SCAR serves up baked potatoes for nearly 200 at Paw-some Party
South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) hosted its annual Paw-some Potato Party last Sunday, Aug. 4, at Bill Ramus Park in Soledad to benefit the volunteer-run organization.
Monterey County schools likely to stay closed through end of school year
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County schools are likely to remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 school year due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
According to online reports Tuesday, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Deneen Guss announced in a letter to parents that the...
Blue Zones Project eyes Salinas Valley for longer lives
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County is being examined as a possible area for the Blue Zones Project (BZP), with a Wine at Five social hour and keynote presentation planned for Feb. 26, followed by a community presentation on Feb. 27 at the Salinas...
Cpl. McArthur named Soledad Officer of the Year
Last month Peace Officers from throughout Monterey County met for the Monterey County Peace Officers Association’s Annual Peace Officer of the Year awards dinner.
Soledad announces top staff
Two San Vicente certificated employees were chosen as September Employees of the Month and were recognized by Soledad Unified School District Board Members on Sept. 13 at the board meeting.
Soledad student one of 17 to earn Pay It Forward scholarship
The Pay It Forward Scholarship and Mentoring Program of the Future Citizens Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of $340,000 in scholarships for 17 local high school students to California State University, Monterey Bay.
