Baked Potato Luncheon brings community together
Gonzales Community Church held its annual Baked Potato Luncheon on Nov. 16 and served many Gonzales residents.
Speech and debate students heading to State
Several students from Soledad High School and one San Vicente Elementary School student are moving on to the State Debate Competitions for Spanish and Migrant Speech and Debate.
Dog days of summer
Dogs and their owners took over Front Street and Cesar Chavez Park on Sept. 29 to celebrate the first Dog Days of Summer, sponsored by South County Animal Rescue.
Shoe and sock drive returns to Soledad
The Shoe and Sock Drive returns to Soledad once again this year to collect socks, shoes, coats and more for students at San Vicente School.
Recovery plan released for threatened salamander
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a recovery plan for the Central California distinct population segment of the California tiger salamander.
Salvation Army gives out 476 backpacks to local students
Soledad Salvation Army is in the process of distributing a total of 476 backpacks to students in fourth through 12th grade.
Wineries celebrate ‘Wine Day’
May 25 marked National Wine Day, honoring wines throughout the Salinas Valley. Two wineries in South Monterey County are Scheid Winery and Hahn Family Wines.
Council approves Miraville II annexation
City Council voted to annex further land for the Miraville II annexation project, which has been ongoing for 20 years.
Roadway projects could face funding reduction
Local roadway projects benefiting from Senate Bill 1 could be in jeopardy, as a ballot measure to repeal the state gas tax will be included on the November ballot.
Solar-powered mission
The Girls Inc. Solar Suitcase representatives, five girls from Salinas to Soledad to Greenfield, worked on solar suitcases and were recognized by the Soledad City Council on Jan. 3.
