Soledad announces Park Attendant Pilot Program for local youth
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad has announced the launch of its Park Attendant Pilot Program, a new initiative that provides youth employment opportunities while enhancing the safety, cleanliness and hospitality of Orchard Lane Park during the busy summer season.
The program, which will run on...
General Election 2024: Gonzales and King City tax measures facing defeat
SALINAS VALLEY ā Voters in Gonzales and King City are leaning toward rejecting two local tax measures intended to boost funding for city improvements, according to Monterey Countyās latest results in the Presidential General Election held on Nov. 5.
Both measures, Measure S in Gonzales...
Monterey County reissues live entertainment ban
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department has issued a reminder to area businesses that all food facilities are not allowed to host live music and entertainment.
The order comes from the state health guidelines issued in July, but which recently received clarification last week...
Photo | Gonzales councilmembers help beautify city
Gonzales City Councilmembers Liz Silva and Lorraine Worthy recently cleaned up around the Gonzales American Legion to help beautify the community. Residents are encouraged to take part in keeping the city beautiful with various cleanup and improvement efforts throughout September, officially designated as Community...
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System launches Rose River Memorial
SALINAS VALLEY ā A photo of the father she lost to Covid-19 was close by as Maria Munoz cut into red felt fabric and participated in the Rose River Memorial project launched by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS).
āMy dadās battle with Covid lasted...
Cooling Centers offer relief from weekend heat
A three-day heat wave took over much of California just in time for Labor Day weekend, and the National Weather Service announced an excessive heat advisory warning for Monterey County and the San Francisco Bay Area. To combat the heat and protect residents, South County cities set up cooling centers and stations.
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation receives $10K from Rite Aid Healthy Futures to expand equitable care
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation has received a $10,000 grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures, designed to help expand equitable care and improve health outcomes for children in underserved and vulnerable neighborhoods.
The funding comes through the charityās Connecting Communities signature initiative...
Veteran author recalls Gonzales soldier in new book
GONZALES ā Among the new books that have come into the library system this year was a copy of āThe Gunner and the Gruntā by Michael Kelley and Peter Burbank, which arrived at the Gonzales Library in October.
The book tells the story of two...
Photo | South County Animal Rescue hosts dog and taco mixer
GREENFIELD ā Volunteers with South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) and Soledad author Lucy Mason Jensen attended Letās Taco āBout Dogs, hosted by Scheid Vineyards in Greenfield last Saturday.
The April 24 event was an opportunity to learn more about SCAR, to try food from Tacos...
CSUMB honors local veterans with new exhibit
SALINAS ā California State University Monterey Bayās (CSUMB) Salinas Center for Arts and Culture has launched a new exhibition celebrating the collegeās student, faculty and staff veterans, active duty service members and military dependents.
The free exhibit, āCSUMB Honors Veterans,ā opened to the public Nov....
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Soledad Rotary plans āTouching Tractors and Trucksā event Saturday
SOLEDAD ā Rotary Club of Soledad will host āTouching Tractors and Trucksā from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Soledad...























