Soledad completes commercial kitchen remodel
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad recently celebrated the completion of its newly renovated commercial kitchen at the Soledad Community Center.
In a significant transformation, the kitchen now boasts an improved layout, extended counters, a fire-compliant hood and a brand-new oven and stove, along with other...
100 laptops, backpacks given to Soledad students in need
SOLEDAD — AT&T and HUMAN-I-T recently provided 100 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies to the Soledad Chamber of Commerce to distribute to local students and families in need.
The Aug. 7 event, held at Premiere Cinemas in Soledad, was part of AT&T’s...
‘Get on the Bus’ reunites families with incarcerated loved ones at Salinas Valley State Prison and CTF-Soledad
SOLEDAD — The transformative power of family connection was on full display Aug. 2 as incarcerated individuals and their loved ones came together at both Salinas Valley State Prison and Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad for the annual Get on the Bus event.
Thanks...
Greenfield, Soledad school employees recognized in countywide awards program
SALINAS VALLEY — Two South Monterey County classified school employees are among this year’s honorees in the Monterey County Office of Education’s Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employee of the Year awards.
Roy Telles, representing Skilled Trades Services for the Greenfield Union School...
Hartnell College gains national honor for student access and earnings
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has been named an Opportunity College and University (OCU) in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, recognizing institutions that provide broad student access and measurable earnings outcomes following graduation.
Hartnell is one of 60 community colleges in the United States—and one of...
Report highlights need for family-centered child care policies in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — A new report, “Investing in Families: Expanding Child Care Access in Monterey County,” by California Budget & Policy Center experts Laura Pryor and Erik Saucedo, in collaboration with First 5 Monterey County, shines a spotlight on the critical child care challenges...
Health officials release survey results from Vistra Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility fire
MONTEREY COUNTY — The health departments of the Counties of Monterey and Santa Cruz are inviting the public to review a report of the regional survey conducted in response to the January 2025 battery fire at the Vistra Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility.
The survey...
Hartnell College names Guzmán as VP of Student Affairs
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has announced the appointment of Sandra Guzmán as its new Vice President of Student Affairs, effective July 7.
Guzmán brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education and community-based organizations, focused on advancing student success, equity and mental...
Champions crowned at final performance of California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS — The 2025 California Rodeo Salinas brought the spirit of the West to life once again, drawing nearly 55,000 fans over four action-packed days of professional rodeo, community celebration and family fun.
From thrilling arena action to meaningful moments like the Golden Circle of...
SPCA Wildlife Center caring for 46 rescued young gulls
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is issuing a warning to drive carefully around gulls in early August.
This time of year, fledgling gulls are leaving their nests. These young gulls are the same size as their parents with one major difference: they are not...
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Former Salinas Valley State Prison officer pleads no contest to workers’...
SOLEDAD — A former correctional officer at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud after prosecutors determined she...
