Tour de Dance to raise funds for South County’s first original ballet
Monterey County Dance Foundation’s charitable event, Tour de Dance, this Saturday will raise funds for South County’s first original ballet production, “The Nightingale,” next year.
City preps for return of illegal fireworks
With time running out to make changes to the fireworks ordinance, Soledad Police Department has been looking at alternatives to crack down on illegal fireworks within city limits.
Future chef crowned
Michael Sebastian Ortega was named the winner of this year’s Soledad Unified School District’s Future Chef Competition.
Soledad prison, correctional facility install wind turbines
Two local state agencies are making the switch over to wind energy, Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility, which are working with Foundation Windpower to bring the green resource to the facilities just outside of Soledad.
New priest in town
The Rev. Filemon Diaz concelebrated with the Rev. Carl Hansen last Sunday at the morning Eucharist of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in King City.
Children’s author visits Scheid Vineyards
Monterey County Free Libraries and Scheid Vineyards recently welcomed Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, who wrote a book about the Disney feature film “Coco.”
Pinnacles National Park proposes entrance fee increase
Pinnacles National Park proposes to increase entrance fees in 2018 in order to fund services and maintenance that will directly benefit park visitors.
Salinas Valley Memorial earns cost-savings award
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) is getting national recognition after receiving the 2017 Cost Management and Savings Leadership Award from Vizient, Inc.
First human West Nile virus illness of 2017 confirmed
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the first confirmed illness in California due to West Nile virus (WNV). The illness occurred in Kings County.
South Monterey County Rural Coalition hosts town hall with candidates
Southern Monterey County Rural Coalition (SMCRC) will host its seventh annual Town Hall event Friday, March 23, at 6 p.m. at the San Antonio Valley Community Center in Lockwood.
