Cheers to New Beginnings: Thank You for Joining Us at the Reel Rock Brewery Groundbreaking Ceremony!

On behalf of Balesteri Construction, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the more than 70 community members who came out to celebrate the groundbreaking of Reel Rock Brewery in Soledad.

Your presence marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter—one rooted in community, craftsmanship, and collaboration. We were honored to stand alongside our partners, neighbors, and friends as we officially broke ground on a project that means so much to us and to the region.

A sincere thank you to the Soledad Chamber of Commerce and the King City Chamber of Commerce for your partnership and enthusiastic support. Your commitment to local business and community development is deeply appreciated.

We are especially grateful to the many city and county elected officials who joined us, helping to underscore the importance of this moment. In particular, we wish to recognize:

  • California State Senator John Laird (17th Senate District) for the Certificate of Recognition
  • Anna Velazquez, Mayor of the City of Soledad, for the Certificate of Recognition
  • Monterey County Supervisor and Board Chair Chris Lopez, for the Certificate of Recognition
  • Speaker of the California State Assembly Robert Rivas, for the Certificate of Recognition

Your acknowledgments and presence meant the world to us and reaffirmed the strong community foundation that this project is built upon.

As construction gets underway, we invite you to stay connected and follow along as Reel Rock Brewery takes shape. We can’t wait to welcome you back when the doors officially open.

Balesteri Construction, Inc.

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Salvation Army Good Samaritan Center in Sand City breaks ground on new renovation project

Published  8:38 AM

SAND CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Some big changes are coming to the Salvation Army’s Sabu Shake Sr. and Family Good Samaritan center” in Sand City.

The center kicked off a complete renovation project with a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning. The project is set to enhance numerous spaces from counseling offices, restrooms, the laundry area, as well as overall site upgrades.

The ceremony included several local leaders, as well those behind the construction work.

“We’re honored to be working here with the Shakes [family] and Salvation Army to get this all taken care of and also to help out the community,” Balesteri Construction CEO and President Anthony Balesteri said.

“I know so many of our community felt that there’s a lack of resources. Well, that’s been heard, and the action has come together. In combination, you’ve got nonprofits stepping up with private businesses and donors philanthropists to make this happen,” Monterey County District 3 Supervisor Chris Lopez said.