No longer just a dream
Salinas Valley businessman Raymond Costa, who owns and operates 10 local McDonald’s franchises, helped to make the college aspirations of his employees possible last Wednesday.
Pinot for Paws helps local animal rescue group
Manzoni Vineyards and South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) hosted the second annual Pinot for Paws event June 10 that featured the band Soulfoot. The day consisted of a barbecue lunch, executive raffle, live music, dancing and wine tasting.
Summer reading program returns
The Summer Reading Program is underway at Monterey County Free Libraries with the theme “Reading Takes You Everywhere.”
Fiber-based high speed Internet to come to Soledad
Fiber-based, high-speed broadband Internet is coming to the City of Soledad by the end of 2018.
Fun-filled day set for Soledad Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is coming and is shaping up to be a fun-filled day, starting just before noon and ending with a fireworks show.
CONGRATS, GRADS!
About 356 Soledad High School and Community Education Center students graduated June 9 at the Gene Martin Stadium in front of their friends, family and teachers.
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.
Voters choose candidates, approve measures
California voters took to the polls last Tuesday to decide on numerous candidates for state and county offices as well as local measures in the June 5 primary election, the results of which are continuing to be counted.
Congressman Panetta speaks to Soledad High students
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel), representing the 20th District, recently spoke to four government and leadership classes at Soledad High School.
