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SWEETS AND SPOOKS: Ghoulishly delightful events are set for Halloween tonight and All Saints Day tomorrow in South County. soledadbee.com/south-county-…

BUTTERFLY GARDEN: South County’s first monarch butterfly sanctuary has been created at Frank Ledesma Elementary School in Soledad. soledadbee.com/soledad-schoo…

GROUNDBREAKING: Soledad Medical Clinic recently broke ground on its new Women’s Health Clinic. soledadbee.com/new-womens-he…

#ICYMI: Pet owners recently braved the wind to get their animals vaccinated, eat lunch and receive a free collar for dogs. soledadbee.com/article/organ…

All four South County mayors have joined together on a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to intervene in the decision about where to build the next courthouse for Monterey County. soledadbee.com/article/mayor…

ECONOMIC GROWTH: Soledad Youth Leaders joined the Soledad City Council to discuss what strategies city staff are working on to bring housing, economic development and safety to the city. soledadbee.com/article/counc…

SWEET SONGBIRD: South County’s first original ballet production, “The Nightingale,” dazzled audiences earlier this month with its musical score, striking costumes and strong performances from local youth. soledadbee.com/article/local…

A $2.9 million grant has been awarded to the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County to help eradicate 215 acres of an invasive plant that has infested more than 1,500 acres of the Salinas River. soledadbee.com/article/salin…

Soledad students are learning about reversing negative self-talk and goal setting through a chess program, bringing together community leaders and local youth. soledadbee.com/article/local…

Soledad students are interested in developing a local youth council and recently shared their views to the Soledad City Council. soledadbee.com/article/soled…

Michael Ortega, 7, was named the winner of this year’s Soledad Unified School District’s Future Chef Competition. soledadbee.com/article/futur…

#ICYMI: Renee Sitko of San Vicente Elementary School has been named Monterey County Classified Employee of the Year. soledadbee.com/article/sitko…

Mission San Antonio de Padua hosts its annual Mission Days celebration this Saturday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. soledadbee.com/article/missi…

Local students recently competed in a math, engineering and science competition at UC Santa Cruz and came home with top prizes. soledadbee.com/article/soled…

A new exhibit is now open featuring displays about the Korean and Vietnam wars at the Soledad Historical Society. soledadbee.com/article/new-e…