Soledad secures $7.6 million for new park
SOLEDAD — California State Parks announced the City of
Soledad would be granted $7.6 million for the construction of the Metz/Orchard
Park near the intersection of Metz Road and Orchard Lane.
Soledad was one of 52 recipients and 62 grants named in the
state’s announcement last week,...
New Women’s Health Center in Soledad increases region’s medical care options
SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District recently hosted a grand-opening ceremony for its Women’s Health Center.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/new-womens-health-center-in-soledad-increases-regions-medical-care-options/
Soledad alum completes first year as assistant marine officer instructor
SOLEDAD — Gunnery Sgt. Luis Ledesma, a 2007 graduate of Soledad High School and former Commanding Officer of the school’s NJROTC unit, has recently completed his first year as the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor (AMOI) at the prestigious Virginia Military Institute (VMI).
Located in Lexington,...
Eden Valley Care Center hosts socially distant visitations for residents on Mother’s Day
SOLEDAD — National Skilled Nursing Care Week began Sunday, and Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad kicked off their observation with a Mother’s Day celebration complete with visitations.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/eden-valley-care-center-hosts-socially-distant-visitations-for-residents-on-mothers-day/
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...
4th Annual Casino Night raises $31K for Rancho Cielo
More than $31,000 was raised last Friday during the Fourth Annual Casino Night at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
Soledad marches in Labor Day parade
Members of the Soledad High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) march in the Labor Day Parade last Saturday in Marina.
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/
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.
Saturday night slam
A near capacity crowd could be found last Saturday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, where Pro Wrestling Revolution took over the Expo Building.
