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Hundreds of children receive toys at Soledad distribution

SOLEDAD — This holiday season got a little brighter for more than 400 local children, who received gifts through a Toy Giveaway last month in Soledad. VIDA Project joined forces with the Community Foundation for Monterey County, Soledad McDonald’s, Radio Lazer 93.1 and the...

Greenfield High School speech and debate team asks to be reinstated

GREENFIELD — Trustees from the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District heard from members of the Greenfield High School Speech and Debate Team at their Jan. 24 board meeting, during which the students asked for a resolution to the team’s suspension status...

South County cities win Clean Air awards

The Cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad received awards from the Monterey Bay Area Resources District for being Clean Air Leaders on June 22 at the Monterey Tides Hotel.

Soledad hosts first-ever POW/MIA flag ceremony

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad recently hosted its first-ever ceremony to raise the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag, in partnership with local veterans. Located outside Soledad City Hall, the flag will remain flown throughout September to honor those who are unaccounted for. The Aug....

Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Sept. 28, 2020

HALLOWEEN CONTEST KING CITY — A Halloween decorating contest is being hosted by King City Recreation Department. Registration is free, with the contest to be held Oct. 21 between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Judging will be based on creativity, originality, design and layout. Winners will...

Soledad, Greenfield commemorate 24th anniversary of 9/11 with special events

Soledad 9/11 ceremony
SALINAS VALLEY — City of Soledad, along with local police and fire personnel, hosted a ceremony Thursday morning at Bill Ramus Park to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The annual event honored the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost, while...

Virtual ceremony recognizes Soledad High School’s top scholars for 2020

SOLEDAD — Top scholars at Soledad High School were recently honored at a virtual ceremony presented by the Soledad Rotary Club and the Soledad Unified School District. Top academic achievers from each grade level were celebrated and highlighted in front of their peers and families. ā€œOn...

Fundraiser brings in $150K to support Salinas Valley resident in need of liver transplant

SALINAS VALLEY — Hundreds of South Monterey County residents gathered last Thursday to raise thousands of dollars for a good cause while showing what it means to support one of their own. With a turnout of nearly 700 guests, a fundraiser was held March 23...

Gonzales schools make the switch to solar energy

Solar will now power Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD) school sites, as solar panels were installed over the past few weeks.

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 14, 2022

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board is offering the Monterey Cadre Leadership Program on Jan. 24, providing an opportunity to build leadership and advocacy skills for young adults, ages 18 to 24. Participants will develop leadership skills, engage in community service,...

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Assault rifle in bag

Detectives recover assault rifle after Soledad probationer arrest

SOLEDAD — Monterey County Sheriff’s detectives recovered an unlawfully possessed assault rifle and additional ammunition following a probation-related arrest and subsequent search warrant service,...