Celebrate Earth Day with Green Drinks
The Sustainability Academy is partnering with Earthbound Farm’s Carmel Valley Farm Stand to host an Earth Day Green Drinks event Saturday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the stand, 7250 Carmel Valley Road, in Carmel.
Salvation Army hosts craft fair
The first Soledad Salvation Army Craft Fair kicked off July 1 with many local artists displaying and selling their creations, which included items made by crocheting and quilting.
South County YMCA hosts Spooktacular this Friday
Pumpkins, treats, games and more will take over the South County YMCA on Walker Drive on Oct. 27 during the Halloween “Spooktacular” event.
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.
Camp allows inmates to connect with their children
Incarcerated fathers joined their sons and daughters during Camp Grace, a weeklong camp that is in its second year at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.
Building underway
Construction work on the new and updated Main Street Middle School is about 70 percent completed, according to Soledad school officials.
New year brings new laws
When recreational marijuana became legal on Jan. 1, it was arguably the most significant of 859 new laws taking effect in 2018.
SHS student to graduate a year early
Soledad High School will graduate one of its own a year early as student Abril Alcala will have completed her high school courses at the end of the 2018-19 school year.
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.
Changes in store for city park
Plans are underway for changes to the Jesse Gallardo Park, which is home to a baseball field, tennis courts and a large span of grass.

















