Soledad head football coach resigns after one season
SOLEDAD — After one year as Soledad’s head football coach, Jose Martinez has resigned due to personal reasons.
“I resigned for a couple reasons, but the main reason is that it’s not my time,” Martinez said. “I have to step away and take care of...
PHOTOS: Greenfield’s Vista Verde hosts drive-through promotion for eighth graders
GREENFIELD — Vista Verde Middle School in Greenfield hosted a drive-through eighth-grade promotion ceremony Friday for the first time this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Attendees, dignitaries and staff members all wore masks and observed social distancing when possible at the June 5 ceremony.
Families...
Soledad City Council appoints Brent Slama as interim city manager
SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council appointed Brent Slama, who has served as acting city manager since May 18, as interim city manager during its July 15 meeting.
Former City Manager Michael McHatten was terminated on July 1 without cause. He had been the city manager...
Soledad City Council hears pitch for dog-breeding ordinance
SOLEDAD — City council members from Soledad heard the proposal for a dog-breeding ordinance during their Nov. 4 meeting.
The idea was presented as a future ordinance by Melanie Scherer, president of SNIP Bus, in order to make Soledad a county leader in stemming abusive...
Soledad Police arrest gang members on weapon charges
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation March 19 at about 10:30 p.m., during which the officers immediately recognized all three of the vehicle’s occupants as active Norteno gang members.
After a search of the vehicle, three fully loaded...
Ida Chan takes reins as new CEO of Soledad Community Health Care District
SOLEDAD — Ida Chan began Aug. 3 as Soledad Community Health Care District’s new CEO, officially taking the reins from Gary Staab, who had been serving as interim CEO since 2018.
The health care district is the umbrella agency in charge of Eden Valley Care...
Police arrest 3 after deadly shooting in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Three men have been arrested for murder after a double shooting in Soledad left one victim dead on Tuesday, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.
On May 18, two people were shot on Bluejay Lane in the Riverview Estates neighborhood, located off...
New Women’s Health Center in Soledad increases region’s medical care options
SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District recently hosted a grand-opening ceremony for its Women’s Health Center.
The project has been in the works for 15 years, and will expand the district’s care options with a focus on mammography and women’s health.
“The Women’s Health Center...
Night Rally reveals Gonzales Homecoming royalty
GONZALES — Gonzales High School hosted its annual Homecoming Night Rally last Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Roger Fernando Gym, where competitive games took place that pit the senior, junior, sophomore and freshman classes as well as Spartan alumni against each other.
Games included charades, tug...
PHOTO: Work continues on Soledad’s new movie theater
SOLEDAD — Construction continues on Premiere Cinemas’ new Soledad location this week.
Workers are now beginning to install the roof and seal off the exterior, as the building takes on a recognizable theater appearance.
The eight-screen multiplex is expected to be finished by late...
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Worthy to Print Column | After Memorial Day
How was your Memorial Day? It is always a somber time for me. I always spend some time each day of the past week...