Soledadās new Music in the Park series kicks off with strong turnout
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledadās new Music in the Park summer series is officially underway, following a successful launch on June 13 at Cesar Chavez Park.
The opening night featured a high-energy performance by Shannon and the Night Divers, drawing crowds of families and friends...
Soledad man sentenced to 6 years in prison for child molestation
SOLEDAD ā Soledad resident Giovanni Lopez Orozco, 25, was sentenced on June 24 to six years in prison for committing one count of lewd act upon a child under 14 years.
āThis offense is a serious and violent felony and is considered a strike under...
Soledad Chamber launches free laptop giveaway to bridge digital divide
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with AT&T and Human I-T, has announced a laptop giveaway for Soledad residents.
This initiative aims to provide free refurbished laptops to individuals in need, helping bridge the digital divide and support community members who lack access...
Monterey County health officials urge parents to prevent child heatstroke
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United States.
Monterey County Health Departmentās Public Health Bureau urges parents and caregivers to learn about the dangers of leaving children alone...
Salinas Valley communities celebrate 2025 Independence Day
SALINAS VALLEY ā The Fourth of July was celebrated last Friday at Gonzales Central Park and Soledad Little League Park in the Salinas Valley cities, respectively.
The Gonzales celebration took place from noon until 6 p.m., while the Soledad celebration ran from noon to 8:30...
CSUMB Salinas City Center rebrands as One Main Street under new ownership
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation and the National Steinbeck Center have formally assumed ownership of the CSUMB Salinas City Center from Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB).
The building will be renamed One Main Street. The announcement was made during a press conference Wednesday morning and...
Arts4MC announces 2025 Spring Community Arts Grant recipients
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the newest recipients of its 2025 Community Arts Grants, awarding $109,000 in total funding to 16 local organizations bringing arts and culture to communities across all five supervisorial districts.
These grants, up to $7,500...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System appoints Emery-Shea as CFO
GREENFIELD ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) has announced the appointment of Emily Emery-Shea as chief financial officer (CFO).
With over a decade of financial leadership experience in the healthcare sector, Emery-Shea brings a proven track record of fiscal stewardship, strategic planning and operational excellence....
Alliance on Aging releases Local Aging and Disability Action Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A comprehensive plan to improve quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities was presented to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on June 17.
The Local Aging and Disability Action Plan (LADAP) outlines a community-driven roadmap for inclusive and...
Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July
SOLEDAD ā As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe choices to prevent tragic accidents on the roads.
From Monday, June 30, through Sunday, July 6, the department will deploy additional...
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South Monterey County high school athletes train for fall and beyond
SALINAS VALLEY ā The fall high school sports season is over a month away, but student-athletes from South Monterey County are busy training for...