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.
State issues Title 1 grants to schools
Central Coast school districts were awarded more than $28 million in Title 1 grants for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year, and several South Monterey County schools were included.
Mastering MESA
Local members from the 2017-18 Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Club competed at the annual MESA competition at UC Santa Cruz on March 3.
Family fun at YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day Event
The time has come again for the YMCA Healthy Kids Day Event. This year the event will be on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and as usual it is free to everyone in South County and open to all ages.
New year brings new laws
When recreational marijuana became legal on Jan. 1, it was arguably the most significant of 859 new laws taking effect in 2018.
City installs new dog waste bag dispensers
City of Soledad has recently put up dog waste bag distribution boxes in 12 locations around town.
Donations needed as Salvation Army gears up for holidays
The Salvation Army is currently wrapping up its applications for the Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets program.
17 citations issued for illegal fireworks
The Soledad Police Department issued 17 citations for illegal fireworks in the days leading up to the Fourth of July.
Submit entries for California Duck Stamp Art Contest
Artists are invited to submit their original artwork to the 2017-2018 California Duck Stamp Art Contest.
Rotary welcomes new president
Rotarians celebrated outgoing Rotary President Lorena Gonzales and Incoming President Erica Padilla-Chavez on June 21 at A Taste of Pinnacles.
