New park fees for Pinnacles enter public comment review stage
Pinnacles National Park is proposing new entrance fee increases in 2018 that will fund services and maintenance to directly benefit park visitors.
Dole donates $54K for scoreboards
Three new scoreboards have been added to the construction project for Gallardo Park, courtesy of the Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc.
Big Sur Marathon entries available through drawings
The “bucket list” Big Sur International Marathon won’t be held until next April, but the highly sought-after entries to the 2018 race will be awarded following a series of random drawings held in late July and early August of this year.
Coffee with a Cop set for Friday
Residents are invited to come meet some of their local law enforcement during Coffee with a Cop, being held at the Soledad Starbucks from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
National Guard member visits Rotary
Soledad Rotarians were recently visited by Specialist Jasmine Tirado from the National Guard.
Coulson crowned Miss Rodeo Salinas
Former Miss Salinas Valley Fair Lena Coulson was crowned 2017 Miss California Rodeo Salinas last Thursday during the rodeo’s opening performance, and will represent California Rodeo Salinas at various events around the state over the next year.
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.
New officers sworn in
Soledad Police Department welcomed two new officers, Jesus Contreras and Marco Lugo, who were sworn in Jan. 26.
Salinas Valley Memorial earns ‘A’ rating for patient safety
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) has achieved a fifth consecutive “A” rating for its commitment to patient safety.
Commissioners review Paraiso Springs Resort project site
Last Wednesday, Jan. 23, the Monterey County Planning Commission held an on-site meeting to review the site for the Paraiso Springs Resort project west of Soledad and Greenfield.
