Gonzales High student-athlete with disability knows no limits
GONZALES — Anyone who watched Gonzales High athletics this year would have seen many hardworking student-athletes, but among the standouts was freshman Jackie Camacho, who didn’t let having one arm stand in her way of playing sports.
“I’m trying to show everyone that you can...
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...
Soledad Unified School District superintendent announces retirement
SOLEDAD — Board members from Soledad Unified School District met July 28 for a special meeting to discuss the approval of reopening framework for the upcoming 2020-21 school year, but during the communications portion of the meeting, Superintendent Tim Vanoli announced his retirement.
Vanoli’s last...
Soledad Police warn about rising drug overdoses among youth
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department is urging parents to discuss the dangers of substance abuse with their children due to a rise in opioid overdoses and deaths in the city.
While Soledad police have seen an increase in M30 pills, which contain fentanyl, their goal...
Soledad NJROTC takes third overall at All Navy Drill Competition in Las Vegas
SOLEDAD — Soledad High School’s NJROTC program recently took 34 cadets to compete at the All Navy Drill Competition at Chaparral High School in Las Vegas, Nev., and came home with several awards.
Soledad was the only school invited from the Northern California region to...
City of Salinas honors outgoing councilmember for 22 years of service
SALINAS — Gloria De La Rosa was honored Dec. 1 with a reception for her 22 years as a Salinas city councilmember.
De La Rosa grew up in Soledad and was elected to serve District 4 in Salinas. She has served in many civic...
City of Soledad welcomes new councilmember
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad welcomed its newest city councilmember, Maria Corralejo, who took the oath of office during the Sept. 21 regular council meeting.
Corralejo, co-owner of F&M Auto Repair, was appointed by the city council to fill the seat vacated by former...
Free courses equip Rancho Cielo students with essential financial skills
SALINAS — To better equip young adults with essential life skills, Salinas-based nonprofit Rancho Cielo recently offered financial education workshops to 65 students — some of whom are studying for jobs that will help them to earn their first paycheck.
During Financial Capability Month in...
Front Street brings Christmas Parade of Lights to Soledad
SOLEDAD — The online community group Front Street hosted the Christmas Parade of Lights on Dec. 18, which brought Soledad the unique trait of holding two parades this month, the first having been led by the Chamber of Commerce.
The Front Street parade, which was...
Deputies arrest attempted murder suspect in Gonzales
GONZALES — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for attempted murder after he was seen dumping a seriously injured victim in a rural field near Gonzales on Wednesday.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the field around noon on Jan. 5...
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Hartnell College commemorates Veterans Appreciation Week with campus, community events
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 10-14 at the college’s Main Campus in...
