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SOLEDAD — Soledad High School hosted a drive-through graduation for its Class of 2020 last Saturday, having students remain in their cars with family members before it was time to walk the stage individually. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/photos-soledad-high-school-celebrates-class-of-2020-with-drive-through-graduation/

SOLEDAD — Top scholars at Soledad High School were recently honored at a virtual ceremony presented by the Soledad Rotary Club and the Soledad Unified School District. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/virtual-ceremony-recognizes-soledad-high-schools-top-scholars-for-2020/

SOLEDAD — Drive-through graduation and promotion ceremonies will be held for students at Soledad High School and Main Street Middle School, respectively, to mark the end of their journeys at the schools. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-plans-drive-through-graduation-and-promotion-ceremonies-for-students/

SOLEDAD — Local veterans gathered with members of Soledad American Legion Post 32 on Monday at Soledad Cemetery for a Memorial Day ceremony. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledads-memorial-day-ceremony-pays-tribute-to-fallen-comrades/

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/

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/

SOLEDAD — Thousands of face masks were recently handed out in the form of 10-mask bundles to South Monterey County families during a free mask distribution at Soledad High School. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/10000-face-masks-distributed-to-south-monterey-county-families/

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is requiring residents to wear a face covering when going out into the public to perform essential activities, effective Thursday, April 30, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. “As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, we are continuously reassessing our policies...

SALINAS — The California Rodeo executive board has voted to postpone the 110th California Rodeo Salinas, which will now take place Oct. 8 to 11, preceded by the Professional Bull Riding event on Oct. 7. The shift in timing came after a recommendation from the...

SOLEDAD — City council members in Soledad met virtually for a special session on April 17 to pass the continuance of an emergency ordinance first issued in 2018, which will now last an extended 10 months and 15 days into 2021. The ordinance protects families...