Soledad Police warn about rising drug overdoses among youth
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department is urging parents to discuss the dangers of substance abuse with their children due to a rise in opioid overdoses and deaths in the city.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-police-warn-about-rising-drug-overdoses-among-youth/
‘Nutcracker Ballet’ soars to new heights for 60th production in South Monterey County
KING CITY — “The Nutcracker Ballet” returned to the stage last month for its 60th anniversary production in South Monterey County, featuring local students from Monterey County Dance Theatre and character actors from The Stage Hands who performed the holiday classic at Robert Stanton...
PHOTOS: Scenes from the 35th Annual Soledad Christmas Celebration
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/
Heart pillows
On April 10, the Lockwood Fashion Revue sewed cancer heart pillows to uplift breast cancer patients as part of a community service.
2020 Salinas Valley Fair canceled over COVID-19 concerns
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors has voted unanimously to cancel the 76th Annual Salinas Valley Fair scheduled for May 14 to 17 in King City, citing California’s shelter-in-place travel restrictions and health concerns related to the spread of COVID-19.
The board’s...
Salinas Valley’s Meals on Wheels announces new staff, board members
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley, Inc. (MOWSV) has announced that Robyn Chamberlin has joined the current Board of Directors as incoming treasurer.
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/
FARM TO FABLE: Salinas Valley Fair attracts nearly 30,000 visitors
Nearly 30,000 people attended the 75th annual Salinas Valley Fair in King City to celebrate the milestone anniversary, despite the unseasonably cool weather and scattered rain showers throughout the weekend.
A tribute to veterans
The Salinas Old Downtown streets were filled as families, veterans and friends waited for the eighth annual Veterans Day Parade to begin Nov. 11.
Soledad veterans to host virtual Memorial Day ceremony
SOLEDAD — Members of the Soledad American Legion Post 32 and local veterans will host a virtual Memorial Day tribute to fallen service members on Monday, May 25, all while maintaining social distancing protocol.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-veterans-to-host-virtual-memorial-day-ceremony/
