Soledad students help Tripp the Tumbleweed navigate Pinnacles National Park in new book
SOLEDAD — As Christy and Ed Bray, otherwise known as Christy B. and Dr. III, were driving north on Highway 101 after visiting their daughter at the University of California Santa Barbara, they noticed the city of Soledad was not too far from Pinnacles...
All-Star football game features senior players
SALINAS — Senior football players from South Monterey County high schools played in their last game before graduating from their respective schools at last Friday’s 38th Central Coast High School All-Star Football Game at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas.
Coaching the players were Louie Walters of...
Football | Greenfield defeats Soledad to move to 2-0
GREENFIELD — For the first time in over a decade, the Greenfield Bruins varsity football team defeated the Soledad Aztecs last Thursday.
Coming into this game, the Bruins had the longest winning streak over South Monterey County teams, but now — after their win over...
Wonder Wood Ranch receives $150K state grant for equine therapy program in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — Wonder Wood Ranch, a Monterey County nonprofit known for its life-changing equine therapy, has received a $150,000 state grant to expand its programs to South Monterey County.
The funding comes through the Youth Community Access Grant Program, which supports outdoor learning and recreation...
Inside Education Monterey County tours showcase local schools
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) is inviting the public to participate in its Inside Education Monterey County upcoming 2025-26 tours.
Participants will experience the challenges and triumphs of public education firsthand by embarking on a dynamic half-day field trip, exploring classrooms...
Monterey County educators celebrate expanded healthcare services
MONTEREY COUNTY — Educators in Monterey County now have the affordable, local healthcare services they need and deserve thanks to an agreement between Salinas Valley Health and Municipalities, Colleges, Schools Insurance Group (MCSIG).
“Salinas Valley Health recognized that many teachers and other educators in our...
Red Cross volunteers enhance home safety in Greenfield with free smoke alarms
GREENFIELD — Volunteers from the American Red Cross of the Central Coast recently conducted “Sound the Alarm” home visits in Greenfield.
In partnership with the Greenfield Fire Department, Red Cross teams installed 61 free smoke alarms and provided fire and earthquake preparedness education during the...
SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center seeks egg donations to feed growing number of wildlife patients
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is currently caring for 145 wild patients, and the need for food is immense. They are asking the community for donations of eggs to help feed these animals.
At the Wildlife Center, many of...
Blue Zones Project brings ‘El Susto’ to Gonzales
GONZALES — Blue Zones Project, along with other agencies from Monterey County, recently hosted a public screening of the documentary “El Susto” inside the Gonzales High School cafeteria.
“El Susto,” which translates to “the scare” in English, uncovers the soda industry’s influence in Mexico and...
Soledad Chamber launches new Night Market
SOLEDAD — A new community tradition took off with excitement on the evening of May 9, as the Soledad Chamber of Commerce launched its first-ever Night Market.
Held in the Grocery Outlet parking lot at 401 Nestles Road, the event brought together local businesses, food...
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Miniature horse ‘Cookie’ sworn in as honorary community ambassador
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced that “Cookie,” a 15-year-old miniature horse who survived severe neglect and was rescued from a...























