American Legion donates to Vets Day Parade
Soledad American Legion Post 32 recently made a $2,000 donation to the Salinas Veterans Day Parade.
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.
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.
Residents needed to serve on Civil Grand Jury
The Superior Court of California for Monterey County is currently looking for candidates from South County to serve on the 2018-19 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury.
Applicants being sought for Planning Commission
The City of Soledad is looking for candidates for the planning commission.
Parent support group earns $4K grant
The King City Dance Team and Padres de Ninos Especiales del Sur del Condado of Soledad received grant awards totaling $7,000 from the Community Foundation of Monterey County’s Neighborhood Grant Program.
A visit to the capitol
A group of Soledad and Gonzales students recently took part in the Young Legislators Program, which included seminars, activities and a series of guest speakers all geared toward educating students about California government.
Monterey County school superintendent to retire
Earlier this month Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Nancy Kotowski announced her retirement effective January 2019, which was followed by Deputy Superintendent Deneen Newman Guss declaring her candidacy for the position.
Pinnacles closed as shutdown continues
Pinnacles National Park, east of Soledad, is now closed to all visitors without confirmed campground reservations, officials announced last week.
Salinas Valley Fair attracts nearly 40,000 visitors
The 74th annual Salinas Valley Fair was packed with entertainment, livestock, youth exhibits and displays of the Salinas Valley’s rich agricultural heritage and abundance.
