Libraries to be closed during winter recess
All Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) branches will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 1 for the winter recess.
American Legion donates to Vets Day Parade
Soledad American Legion Post 32 recently made a $2,000 donation to the Salinas Veterans Day Parade.
ROTARY READS
Last week members of the Soledad Rotary International Club visited San Vicente Elementary School in the Soledad Union School District on a quest to spread the love of reading to first-graders.
Soledad to enforce strict no illegal fireworks policy
The City of Soledad will enforce a strict no illegal fireworks policy this Fourth of July.
Ladies meet weekly for long-standing card game
A group of four South County women put their Bridge skills to the test every Wednesday when they spend several hours playing cards.
Architecture firm chosen for Adobe project
Development plans are in the works for the Los Coches Adobe, headed up by Don Chapin to support the rehabilitation of the Adobe and an RV park.
Living the suit life
When Laina Babb learned to sew at age 6, she never imagined it would lead her to the opera. She has made her love of sewing into a career, first training and then apprenticing as a tailor. Now, as LA Opera’s head tailor, Babb manages a team of up to six tailors (depending on the show). Together they craft all the men’s suits used in the company’s productions in downtown Los Angeles.
Speech and debate students heading to State
Several students from Soledad High School and one San Vicente Elementary School student are moving on to the State Debate Competitions for Spanish and Migrant Speech and Debate.
District gov visits area Rotary Clubs
Rotary District Governor Art Gafferty visited the Soledad, Greenfield and Gonzales Rotary Clubs on Oct. 25 to speak about different outreach works that Rotary has participated in.
City recognizes achievements of Soledad High’s NJROTC
City of Soledad recently honored the Soledad High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets and advisers.
















