Monterey County begins preparation for possible coronavirus outbreak
MONTEREY COUNTY — Though there are no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Monterey County currently, the county’s team of public health professionals and medical providers have begun preparations for a potential outbreak.
“While there is great public concern about this virus, there...
Soledad student wins local Voice of Democracy contest — again
SALINAS VALLEY — Each year one “Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom” is chosen to represent the Sgt. Frank Lillard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 in King City as its Voice of Democracy youth delegate.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-student-wins-local-voice-of-democracy-contest-again/
Republican Women to send care packages to troops
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be sending packages to the troops on June 6, and the club is looking for addresses of local servicemen or women serving in harm’s way.
Soledad declares March as Red Cross Month
SOLEDAD — The efforts of the American Red Cross within South Monterey County were recognized during the March 3 Soledad City Council meeting as councilmembers declared March 2021 as the official Red Cross Month.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-declares-march-as-red-cross-month/
PHOTOS: Soledad High School celebrates Class of 2020 with drive-through graduation
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/
Hartnell College breaks ground at new Soledad Center
SOLEDAD — Hartnell College has broken ground on its new
Soledad Education Center and celebrated the start of construction this month
with a groundbreaking ceremony that was attended by more than 100 community
members, local students and elected officials.
Scheduled to open in spring 2021, the 16,750-square-foot
multipurpose educational...
Salinas Valley Half Marathon ends after 9-year run
Salinas Valley Half Marathon has run its course after nine years, as the Big Sur Marathon Foundation announced this week that the race will be discontinued due to declining participation.
Residents encouraged to sign up for free clean drinking water
State Water Board bilingual staff, along with Monterey County Public Health, will have a booth to sign up any qualified residents this Sunday for free bottled drinking water if they have domestic wells with high nitrate levels.
Salinas Valley Fair cancels poultry show
Due to an outbreak of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California, Salinas Valley Fair officials have canceled poultry shows and exhibits at this year’s event in King City.
King City dancers gain acceptance to national ballet company
Four King City students have been selected among thousands of dancers across the United States to train with the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre this summer.
