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Soledad senior Brian Sanchez has earned a full ride to the University of Maine in Orono after four years as part of the Soledad High School Navy JROTC program.

SOLEDAD — Covid-19 continues to be an ongoing concern in Monterey County, and Soledad City Council heard updates during its Aug. 19 meeting about combatting the pandemic within the city, not only about testing, but also containing an outbreak inside the city’s nursing facility. FULL...

Hartnell College has welcomed its newest Teacher Pathway Program cohort to campus. While it is the third cohort to participate in the program, it is the first to be held at the college’s main campus in Salinas.

SOLEDAD — Soledad resident Jafe Danbury’s debut novel, “The Other Cheek,” has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2020. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/2020-indie-book-awards-honors-soledad-author/

More signs for businesses in the commercial district may be coming to the City of Soledad as the City Council showed support for sign districts within city limits.

Changes are coming to the Soledad Visitors Center, as the City of Soledad approved a management agreement for the operation of the facility with Salinas Valley Tourism and Visitors Bureau.

SOLEDAD — Plans for Soledad’s centennial celebration were discussed during Soledad City Council’s Jan. 20 meeting.  FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-city-council-discusses-centennial-celebrations-first-roundabout/

Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal has a message for undocumented immigrants saying to not get arrested and their citizen status will probably be "safe,” and that if they are arrested his hands are tied.

KING CITY — A holiday tradition that has carried on for the past six decades in King City, “The Nutcracker Ballet” will return to the stage this weekend for its 60th anniversary production with a few surprises in store for audiences. The Christmas classic, produced by Monterey County...

Pizzas were pulled from Soledad elementary schools this week after students found rodent droppings in their slices.