Riding for a cause
More than 2,800 total participants in the 16th annual AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride visited the South County area Monday while embarking on a 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles this week.
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.
Egg-cellent photo
Easter eggs, the Easter bunny, spring dresses, dressy shirts and more took center stage this week as the community of Soledad celebrated Easter.
Voices of a new generation
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 in King City recently awarded scholarships to six students from South County who participated in the local organization’s Patriot’s Pen Program and Voice of Democracy youth contests.
Chamber looking for citizen, business nominations
It’s that time of year to award the Soledad Chamber’s Citizen of the Year, and it needs help choosing who that should be. Nominations are also being sought for Business of the Year, the Friend of the Community and a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement a
Soledad to enforce strict no illegal fireworks policy
The City of Soledad will enforce a strict no illegal fireworks policy this Fourth of July.
New officers sworn in
Soledad Police Department welcomed two new officers, Jesus Contreras and Marco Lugo, who were sworn in Jan. 26.
New priest in town
The Rev. Filemon Diaz concelebrated with the Rev. Carl Hansen last Sunday at the morning Eucharist of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in King City.
Caballero named 2017 Legislator of the Year
Assemblymember Anna Caballero was named the 2017 Legislator of the Year by the California Special District Association (CSDA) on March 28.
Ready for the fair?
The rides are arriving, entries were taken over the weekend, animals are weighing in today, and the Salinas Valley Fair is about to begin.


















