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/
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/
For the love of reading
Students at Rose Ferrero Elementary embraced Dr. Seuss by having a “Read Across Rose Ferrero” day on March 1.
Hartnell plans groundbreaking at new Soledad Education Center
SOLEDAD — Hartnell College will celebrate the start of
construction on its new Soledad Education Center with a public groundbreaking
ceremony at 11 a.m. this Friday, Nov. 8.
The 16,750-square-foot multipurpose educational center is
being built on 3.7 acres at the northeast corner of Metz Road and Orchard...
New medical experts join Soledad Community Health Care District
SOLEDAD — Two new medical personnel have been hired at Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD).
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/new-medical-experts-join-soledad-community-health-care-district/
Carnival comes to Soledad
A carnival came to Soledad last week, bringing lots of rides, food and fun to Frank Ledesma Elementary School.
All-around champions named at annual Ranch Rodeo
Last Sunday’s Ranch Rodeo drew 116 participants from the Central Coast and paid out nearly $14,000 in prize money to winners at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Rava Equestrian Center in King City.
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 police chief’s heroic act stops deadly chase
SOLEDAD — A pedestrian was killed and two police officers were injured last Tuesday following a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended in Soledad.
According to Soledad Police, the chase started in Greenfield at about 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 16. Officers attempted to stop the driver...
Soledad school establishes first monarch butterfly sanctuary in South County
SOLEDAD — South County’s first monarch butterfly sanctuary has been created at Frank Ledesma Elementary School in Soledad, and similar gardens are being planned for surrounding communities in the near future.
Students, parents and staff members from Frank Ledesma Elementary hosted a kickoff event Oct....
