Students take a stand against gun violence
Soledad High School students stood up last Wednesday morning to take a stand against school violence while remembering the 17 victims who died a month prior during the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.
Monterey County Health Department wins award
The California Endowment and the Health Equity Award Planning Committee named the Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) as the winner of the Arnold X. Perkins Award for Outstanding Health Equity Practice.
Monterey County Pops returns for free veterans concert
Monterey County Pops! orchestra’s “Salute to Veterans” concerts, performed in conjunction with the Veterans Day weekend, have been so well-received by hundreds of South County residents for the past four years that the Pops are bringing it back for another free concert at the King City High School Auditorium.
San Antonio Mission launches online campaign
The Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua Foundation Board President Al Parolini has launched a Go Fund Me page to raise the funds needed to complete the State of California’s mandated seismic retrofit and restoration of the mission located in Jolon.
Saddle up for Ranch Rodeo competition
Monterey County Cattlemen’s Association (MCCA) and the Salinas Valley Fair (SVF) have teamed up to produce a Ranch Rodeo competition. The event will take place Sunday, Jan. 14, in the Rava Indoor Arena located at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
A new look for Soledad clinic
Soledad Medical Clinic has expanded its building, incorporated murals in patient rooms and updated storage facilities.
School board selects new supt.
The Board of Education of the Soledad Unified School District has announced that it has selected Tim Vanoli, current superintendent of the Salinas Union High School District for the past five years, as its next superintendent starting July 1.
Franscioni celebrates 95 years
One of Soledad’s well-known residents, Jack Franscioni celebrated his 95th birthday on Feb. 1 with the Soledad Rotarians.
CASA looking for volunteers to help youth
CASA of Monterey County is looking for adults who are willing to meet with foster children and advocate for their needs and is hosting a free information session in Gonzales next week.
New fee schedule approved by City Council
City of Soledad has approved a new fee schedule for the Regional Development Impact Fees on Nov. 7.
