Sites for fireworks being scouted
Pyro Spectaculars Inc., the Fourth of July Committee and the Soledad Fire Department are working together to find a suitable location for this year’s city fireworks show.
Blast from the past
April 2018 marks the 65th anniversary of the opening of San Vicente and Main Street schools, and the Soledad Historical Society is recognizing the schools’ honor with a museum exhibit, talking with local youth about what school looked like back then.
La Plaza Bakery expands to King City
Reconstruction has begun on what will soon be the newest bakery in King City, La Plaza Bakery, at the eastern end of Broadway.
Franscioni celebrates 95 years
One of Soledad’s well-known residents, Jack Franscioni celebrated his 95th birthday on Feb. 1 with the Soledad Rotarians.
June Primary filing period opens Feb. 12
The June Primary Election is less than five months away and filing dates are rapidly approaching.
A need for action
Congressman Jimmy Panetta visited Hartnell College students last week to speak about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), where the House stands in reaching a proposal and what Dreamers should do.
Trashion Show to benefit seniors
The fun and fabulous Trashion Show returns to King City for the third year. This year’s event promises to be even more exciting with a new theme, a new fashion presenter and over 22 unique one-of-a-kind dresses made from recycled and repurposed everyday trash.
South County students, parents attend Gang Prevention Summit
More than 200 residents from Monterey County participated in the annual Gang Prevention Summit last Saturday. Among those in attendance were parents, teenagers and middle school students from the South County area.
California Rodeo unveils 2018 commemorative poster
Rodeo President Brent Eastman had a unique idea for the 2018 California Rodeo Salinas’ commemorative poster.
Job well done
Soledad High School NJROTC earned a Bravo Zulu ribbon during the annual inspection by Area Manager Capt. Daniel Wenceslao on Jan. 17.
