Monterey County Sheriff’s Office honored for mass casualty response
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency made a surprise visit to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last week, recognizing local deputies for their pivotal role in managing a mass casualty incident on March 3 in King City.
The tragic shooting occurred...
Soledad secures $50K grant for Container Village Project feasibility study
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Program, a significant initiative aimed at fostering economic growth in rural communities.
This funding, combined with an equal match from the city, will total $100,000...
Gonzales High School’s Class of 1979 gathers for 45th reunion
GONZALES — Gonzales High School Class of 1979 recently celebrated its 45th reunion at the Harden House patio in Salinas.
Attendees began arriving in the early afternoon of Sept. 7 at the beautifully decorated property owned by the Harden Foundation, which was decked out in...
Soledad Police to conduct DUI checkpoint on Friday
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 11 p.m. at an undisclosed location within the city of Soledad.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related...
Monterey County Business Council to release employment trends, workforce dynamics findings on Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) has announced an event titled “Can Monterey Businesses Compete? Groundbreaking Report on Employment Trends and Workforce Dynamics” that will feature the release of a comprehensive new study from Beacon Economics.
This pivotal report, beginning with national and...
Superintendent bids farewell to Greenfield Union School District
GREENFIELD — Zandra Jo Galvan, who has served as superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District (GUSD) since 2017, has been selected to become the next superintendent of the Salinas Union High School District.
Galvan has been in education for 31 years, beginning her career...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System earns ‘Superior Performance’ in opioid care
SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) was awarded the highest rating of “Superior Performance” by the Cal Hospital Compare Opioid Care Honor Roll for consistently achieving the highest level of performance, and implementing advanced, innovative opioid stewardship strategies across multiple service lines.
According...
Soledad Community Health Care District workers form union with SEIU 2015
SOLEDAD — An overwhelming majority of Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) workers decided last month to form their union with SEIU Local 2015, the nation’s largest long-term care workers union.
The workers who organized at Soledad are certified nursing assistants, housekeepers, restorative aides, medical...
Touch-A-Truck marks 10 years of community support and fun
SALINAS — Coastal Kids Home Care marked a significant milestone on Aug. 25, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Touch-A-Truck event.
Over the past decade, this event has become a cornerstone of community engagement, bringing together families, local businesses and volunteers to support health and...
Soledad teacher arrested for sexual relationship with student
SOLEDAD — Detectives from Soledad Police Department have arrested 34-year-old Main Street Middle School teacher Marina Ramirez Rico for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old male former student.
During an investigation on a different case, a video was located “showing the two engaged in...
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Reel Rock Brewery nixes project inside Soledad movie theater
SOLEDAD — Once upon a time there was a lot of buzz going around Soledad with the anticipated opening of Reel Rock Brewery in...
