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February 26, 2026

Soledad soccer star earns recognition at Latino Spirit Awards

Vanessa Aguilar
SOLEDAD — Soledad native Vanessa Aguilar was among those recognized last month during the 22nd Annual Latino Spirit Awards hosted by the California Latino Legislative Caucus at the State Capitol in Sacramento. The awards honor the significant contributions of prominent Latino leaders across all industries...

Braga Fresh to debut new products at 2023 Organic Produce Summit

SOLEDAD — Braga Fresh is a sponsor of the 2023 Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, where the Soledad company will debut five SKUs under the Josie’s Organics brand in booth #607 at the summit exhibition Thursday. ā€œThis year our intention for the Organic Product Summit...

City of Soledad welcomes new Community and Economic Development team members

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SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has introduced three new additions to the Community and Economic Development team: Kao Nou Yang as the director, Beatriz Trujillo as the housing analyst and Henry Aguilar as the community engagement coordinator. ā€œI am very excited to contribute to the...

Stay up to date on vaccines for fewer sick days heading into colder months

CALIFORNIA — California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses. Respiratory infections like flu, Covid-19 and RSV are common during the fall and winter seasons, and getting immunized...

Basketball | Soledad Aztec boys take part in Hawaii tournament

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SOLEDAD — Last month the Soledad Aztecs boys’ basketball team said ā€œAlohaā€ to Honolulu, Hawaii, and participated in the Punahou Invitational. Not all students during their high school career get the opportunity to travel to Hawaii, let alone be able to play basketball, while their...

Drunken driver crashes into Greenfield middle school shed

GREENFIELD — A vehicle crash at Vista Verde Middle School late Saturday night resulted in significant damage to a maintenance shed located on the school grounds. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. when a vehicle traveling south on the 50 block of 12th Street...

City of Gonzales announces 2025-26 Youth Council members

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GONZALES — City of Gonzales’ 2025-26 Gonzales Youth Council (GYC) has been selected, and this year will be led by Youth Commissioners Shelby Anderson, Orlando Rodriguez Perez and Richard Rodriguez Perez. Members chosen to serve on the youth council include Amanda Ayala, Aiden Borongan, Silvestre...

Gonzales High stadium upgrade moves forward with synthetic turf

GONZALES — During a recent special Gonzales Unified School District Board meeting, the trustees voted to have a synthetic turf installed at Gonzales High School’s Dick Force Stadium. The new field, along with an all-weather track, will give the Spartans and the Gonzales community their...

Football | Soledad defeats Bruins as Gonzales overcomes Grizzlies in latest games

SALINAS VALLEY — The final weeks of football are winding down as Greenfield, Gonzales and Soledad face two more games on the Pacific Coast Athletic League schedule. SOLEDAD & GREENFIELD Trailing 14-7 to the visiting Greenfield Bruins with just 3:36 to play, the Soledad Aztecs scored...

Three suspects arrested for King City mass shooting, double homicide near Soledad

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SALINAS VALLEY — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the King City mass shooting that killed four residents on March 3 and the double homicide near Soledad that resulted in the deaths of two cousins on Feb. 4, announced local law enforcement...

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SVSP inmate gets life sentence for attempted murder, assault of peace...

SOLEDAD — On Feb. 4, a Monterey County judge sentenced Tyrell Ainsworth, 33, to 70 years to life in prison plus an additional term...