Libraries to be closed during winter recess
All Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) branches will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 1 for the winter recess.
Lake San Antonio to reopen for recreation
The County of Monterey and the California Parks Company have announced the reopening of Lake San Antonio, which has been closed since July 2015 due to the drought.
Soledad schools going solar
Soledad schools are moving forward with solar power this fall and winter.
Hartnell hosts forums on expansion projects
Hartnell College will host a series of open forums this month focusing on the progress of its Measure T projects, including the expansion of the King City Education Center and the new Soledad Education Center.
Free veggies distributed during ‘Salad Day’
Over 200 free fruit and vegetable samples were distributed on May 21 to celebrate the Fifth Annual National Salad Month. The samples were donated by local agricultural businesses in the area.
Help wildlife with state income tax returns
With tax returns due April 18, time is running out, but taxpayers can still help California’s rare, threatened and endangered species when they file their state return.
Cigarette caused fire at cannabis facility
A rapid-spreading fire that destroyed multiple greenhouses July 23 at Loudpack Farms in Greenfield was caused by a cigarette, officials said Tuesday.
Local officers sharpen their Spanish skills
Local police officers are working on their Spanish-speaking skills through a strengthening law enforcement grant for all four South County cities.
Soledad awarded $88K grant
The City of Soledad has received an $88,444 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration to help improve the local fire department’s facilities and equipment.
Applicants being sought for Planning Commission
The City of Soledad is looking for candidates for the planning commission.
