LUNCH LADIES
The Young Ladies Institute served approximately 400 luncheons during its annual salad bar lunch Oct. 25 at the South County YMCA.
Soledad woman celebrates 100th birthday with family
Soledad resident Delores Morales-Vasquez celebrated her 100th birthday May 29 with her family at Our Lady of Solitude Church in Soledad.
California’s economic output outpaces nation for 4th year
California’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown consistently faster than the nation’s as a whole for four straight years. In 2015, the California GDP rose 5.6 percent, while the U.S. GDP increased 3.7 percent (unadjusted for inflation).
Road project to help relieve traffic congestion near schools
Soledad City Council is considering a contract to improve Metz Road traffic around Soledad school sites.
Dedication set for new windmill
King City in Bloom will host a dedication ceremony next Wednesday for the new windmill and landscaping at the entrance to San Lorenzo County Park.
Submit entries for California Duck Stamp Art Contest
Artists are invited to submit their original artwork to the 2017-2018 California Duck Stamp Art Contest.
Soledad honors the fallen
Soledad residents, American Legion members, current military members, the Soledad High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) and more remembered and honored the fallen soldiers during Memorial Day at the Soledad Cemetery.
CROWNING MOMENT
King City High School student Teagan Soares was named 2018 Miss Salinas Valley Fair last weekend after two days of competition.
Council welcomes new superintendent
Soledad Unified School District will begin the 2017-2018 school year with new Superintendent Tim Vanoli, who received a special welcome during the Soledad City Council meeting Aug. 2.
Students, parents unite for Math Festival
Main Street Middle School hosted its first Math Festival on Feb. 22. Prior to 2018, Main Street teachers and math students participated in a combined Math Festival with Soledad High School.