Commute to success
Martin Alfaro traveled for three hours almost daily with his sister Maria and brother Dan from Soledad to San Luis Obispo, where all three were attending school at California Polytechnic State University. Alfaro graduated June 18.
Soledad Salvation Army to host Craft Fair
Soledad Salvation Army will host a craft fair on July 1, showcasing local artists from Soledad, Gonzales and Greenfield.
Students take a stand against gun violence
Soledad High School students stood up last Wednesday morning to take a stand against school violence while remembering the 17 victims who died a month prior during the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.
City installs new stop signs at pedestrian-heavy intersections
A new stop sign has been installed at the intersection of West and Anderson, slowing down traffic for pedestrians to use the crosswalk to access Soledad High School or Rose Ferrero Elementary.
Tri-county area launches text-to-911 service
A new service in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties allows people to contact 911 centers via text message.
Algae warnings reduced at Lake San Antonio
New water test results are allowing Monterey County to reduce algae warnings to the public from “Danger” to “Caution” at Lake San Antonio.
Soledad district aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Soledad Unified School District unveiled its solar panel project and commemorated its partnership with Engie Services to promote reducing greenhouse gas emissions and producing clean energy.
Community Foundation to award Census 2020 grants
To help outreach and education efforts, the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has established the Census 2020 Fund.
Police seek residents’ opinion on services
South County police departments in the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City are working together to strengthen their regional law enforcement.
Council welcomes new superintendent
Soledad Unified School District will begin the 2017-2018 school year with new Superintendent Tim Vanoli, who received a special welcome during the Soledad City Council meeting Aug. 2.

















