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 hosts local National Night Out campaign
Face painting, a CHP helicopter, Soledad Police, restaurants and more arrived at the South County YMCA on Walker Drive to celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 7.
Shoe and sock drive returns to Soledad
The Shoe and Sock Drive returns to Soledad once again this year to collect socks, shoes, coats and more for students at San Vicente School.
School hosts first ‘Baconfest’
Bacon took over the Main Street Middle School Gym on May 25 as the Associated Student Body presented “Baconfest.”
‘WOW’ week welcomes students
Cheers, games, dancing and more kicked off Soledad High School’s Week of Welcome, also known as WOW, which ended Aug. 24 as students came together for a rally.
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.
Police seek residents’ opinion on services
South County police departments in the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City are working together to strengthen their regional law enforcement.
Monterey County Pops returns for free veterans concert
Monterey County Pops! orchestra’s “Salute to Veterans” concerts, performed in conjunction with the Veterans Day weekend, have been so well-received by hundreds of South County residents for the past four years that the Pops are bringing it back for another free concert at the King City High School Auditorium.
A new look for Soledad clinic
Soledad Medical Clinic has expanded its building, incorporated murals in patient rooms and updated storage facilities.
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.
