Soledad Lions, Lioness host barbecue fundraiser
The Soledad Lions hosted a tri-tip barbecue takeout fundraiser Sunday at the Soledad Lions Hall ahead of the Super Bowl. Members of the Soledad Lioness Club assisted at the event and sold football-themed baked goods.
Soccer | Final matches set for South Monterey County teams
SALINAS VALLEY ā With the regular season winding down, South Monterey County high school soccer teams are making their final push for division titles and playoff spots.
The Soledad High boys soccer team is in first place in the Mission Division with a 8-1 record...
Read to Me Project expands Literacy for All across South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā South Monterey County students and families are building reading skills and enjoying literacy through a countywide initiative launched this past December by the Read to Me Project.
The program, called Literacy for All, is designed to expand early literacy access, encourage family...
Alliance on Aging offers free tax preparation services
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Alliance on Aging has announced the return of its free tax preparation services for older adults and people with disabilities, beginning Feb. 2.
The program is available to adults age 60 and older, as well as individuals with disabilities, and is designed...
Monterey County releases 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County health officials and community partners have released the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, a comprehensive report identifying the countyās most pressing health challenges and priorities.
The assessment, compiled by the Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative, analyzes population health data to...
Basketball | Soledad boys down Gonzales, 65-40
SALINAS VALLEY ā Soledad High boys basketball team showed why they are in first place in the Cypress Division with wins last week on the road to Gonzales and at home to Seaside.
In the rivalry game at Gonzales, Pedro Morales lighted up the Spartans...
Soledad unveils 24/7 naloxone, fentanyl test strip kiosk
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad and the Monterey County Health Department hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 23 for the cityās first 24/7 naloxone and fentanyl test strip kiosk, after the event was rescheduled from Dec. 8.
The kiosk, located next to the Soledad Fire...
South County Farm Day 2026 brings agriculture to life for students
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hundreds of South Monterey County third graders took part in the 2026 South County Farm Day on Jan. 22 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, getting a hands-on introduction to agriculture, public safety and local resources.
The annual event, hosted...
See Monterey launchesĀ Off the CanvasĀ art tourism campaign
MONTEREY COUNTY āĀ See Monterey has announced the launch ofĀ Off the Canvas,Ā a new arts and culture tourism initiative highlighting murals, sculptures and other arts and creative spaces throughout Monterey County, including the Salinas Valley ā from vibrant public art installations toĀ open galleries andĀ more.
The program invites...
Alliance on Aging plans countywide Valentineās Day outreach for seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Alliance on Aging is beginning the new year with a renewed commitment to serving older adults throughout Monterey County, expanding access to essential services while strengthening programs that protect dignity, independence and connection.
As part of its January initiatives, the nonprofit is...
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Officials investigating Salinas Valley State Prison inmateās Feb. 13 death as...
SOLEDAD ā California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating theĀ Feb. 13Ā death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)Ā in Soledad...























