Pinnacles tourism generates $16M to economy
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 233,000 visitors to Pinnacles National Park in 2017 spent $13.3 million in communities near the park, including the cities of South County.
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.
AT THE MARKET
Kettle corn, tacos, cupcakes, peanuts, fresh fruit and vegetables took center stage April 26 as the Farmer's Market returned to the streets of Soledad.
Residents needed to serve on Civil Grand Jury
The Superior Court of California for Monterey County is currently looking for candidates from South County to serve on the 2018-19 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury.
Superintendent updates Rotarians about school district status
Soledad Unified School District Superintendent Tim Vanoli updated Soledad Rotarians on the state of the schools as of April 5.
CSUMB hosts community dialogue tomorrow
California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) will host a dialogue about educational attainment and lifelong learning tomorrow evening for local families and community members.
Live auction raises more than $100K for fair
More than 500 supporters attended the annual Salinas Valley Fair kickoff dinner, dance and auction fundraiser Saturday in King City, raising funds for the Fair and the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation, both nonprofits.
Road project to help relieve traffic congestion near schools
Soledad City Council is considering a contract to improve Metz Road traffic around Soledad school sites.
Speech and debate students heading to State
Several students from Soledad High School and one San Vicente Elementary School student are moving on to the State Debate Competitions for Spanish and Migrant Speech and Debate.
Fair kickoff dinner set for Saturday
Salinas Valley Fair’s annual kickoff dinner and dance is set for Saturday, April 28, at the fairgrounds’ Orradre Building in King City.