Hartnell hires new dean for South County
Mostafa Ghous has taken over as dean of South County education services at Hartnell College’s King City Education Center, replacing Renata Funke, who retired from the position.
National Guard member visits Rotary
Soledad Rotarians were recently visited by Specialist Jasmine Tirado from the National Guard.
Council welcomes new superintendent
Soledad Unified School District will begin the 2017-2018 school year with new Superintendent Tim Vanoli, who received a special welcome during the Soledad City Council meeting Aug. 2.
Free veggies distributed during ‘Salad Day’
Over 200 free fruit and vegetable samples were distributed on May 21 to celebrate the Fifth Annual National Salad Month. The samples were donated by local agricultural businesses in the area.
Genealogy Society to take ‘road trip’
The Monterey County Genealogy Society, Inc. (MoCoGenSo) will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m.
Larsen sings along with special guests
A special musical performance from Kaatia Larsen arrived at the Windmill Restaurant in Soledad on Aug. 24 in time for the Soledad Rotary Club meeting.
Entrance fees increase at Pinnacles National Park
Entrance fees for Pinnacles National Park near Paicines have increased for 2018 in order to fund services and maintenance that park staff says will directly benefit visitors.
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.
Splash into summer
The four South County pools are now open to splash into or learn how to swim.
Traffic Safety Alliance raises concerns about Highway 101
Members of the SOS U.S. Traffic Safety Alliance recently came before the Gonzales City Council to voice their concerns about the traffic in the Salinas Valley.

















