Welcome back
Soledad Mission Shopping Center was full of parents, teachers and students who collaborated with local businesses to celebrate “Back to School.”
City of Soledad unveils new website, Facebook page
An updated version of the City of Soledad website has been released and the City now has a Facebook page to connect with residents.
A tasty tradition
John Sargenti has returned year after year to bring locals his famous polenta and stew. There is one more opportunity to get it this season.
Heritage hog sells for $119K
This year’s Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Animal, a 255-pound hog raised by Alexandria Burgess of Hilltown 4-H Club, was sold for $470 per pound, bringing in roughly $119,850 for the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation during last Saturday’s Junior Livestock Auction at the fairgrounds in King City.
New housing causes concerns
With housing in high demand, Soledad City Council met for a special meeting Oct. 23 to discuss adding an additional 1,318 single-family residential lots to the San Vicente West Specific Plan.
Up in smoke
Smoke was seen from miles away as Cal Fire conducted a prescribed burn on private property in the Gabilan Range near Soledad on Nov. 7.
City cracks down on fireworks
This July Fourth, and every other day of the year, residents will find the fireworks ordinance for the City of Soledad updated and changed to clarify some points and make it easier for Soledad Police Department to act when they are needed.
FRESH FOOD
Many in the city of Soledad are celebrating the return of the Soledad Farmers Market, which signals that spring is here along with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Council approves more funding for Event Center plans
The City of Soledad is moving forward with the Soledad Event Center project by approving an additional $8,765 for contract planning services with EMC Planning Group Inc.
