Gregory Allen to rejoin Greenfield Police Department as chief of police
GREENFIELD — Gregory Allen, a commander and acting chief with the Greenfield Police Department from 2015 to 2017, will rejoin the department as chief of police in September, the city announced Monday.
Upon his return to Greenfield, Allen will lead a department of 22 sworn...
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...
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...
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...
Soledad Chamber’s light parade to kick off holidays Saturday
SOLEDAD — Soledad Chamber of Commerce will host the Soledad 35th Annual Christmas Celebration tonight in the form of a drive-thru light parade.
Beginning at 5 p.m., vehicles with lights will travel through town to bring in the festive mood on a Saturday evening. The...
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...
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...
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...
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Central Coast High School All-Star Football Game kicks off Saturday
SALINAS VALLEY — Featuring nearly two dozen players from South Monterey County, the 37th annual Central Coast High School All-Star Football Game kicks off...
