Students play investigators
Main Street Middle School eighth-graders recently investigated a mock crime scene and wrote their conclusions to the scenario.
Tractor trailer crash slows down 101
A tractor trailer full of broccoli took out 100 feet of guard railing and caused a single vehicle accident at about 6:30 p.m. last Friday on the Highway 101 northbound overpass.
Mentors sought for Girls Inc program
Volunteer women mentors are currently needed to work with high school girls in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties through the Girls Inc. of the Central Coast’s ECHO Leadership and Mentoring Program.
National Guard member visits Rotary
Soledad Rotarians were recently visited by Specialist Jasmine Tirado from the National Guard.
Greenfield council votes to halt Roundup use
Responding to community health concerns, Greenfield City Council unanimously adopted a resolution last Tuesday night directing city staff to halt all use of the carcinogenic weed killer Roundup and replace it with “greener” alternatives.
Chavez announces candidacy for Monterey County supervisor
A new contender has entered the race for the District 3 position on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Alejandro Chavez of Soledad announced his candidacy Jan. 4 in front of the Soledad Pinnacles Visitor Center.
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.
Fair Housing Clinic set for Saturday
This Saturday Project Sentinel, a non-profit organization, is holding a Fair Housing Pop-up Clinic to assist individuals with housing problems.
Excessive heat warning issued for California
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding everyone to stay cool and hydrated as temperatures across the state continue to climb.
Celebrating Independence
Residents of Soledad gathered to celebrate the nation’s birthday at the Little League Park on North Street yesterday for the Fourth of July.