New California law puts charge in lead-acid battery sales
Beginning April 1, sales of lead-acid batteries are now subject to two $1 fees.
UnitedAg extends services to South County
Seven health and wellness clinics, including two in South County, have been added to UnitedAg’s growing network that serves California farmworkers and their families.
Community gives feedback to regional police survey
Residents of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City took part in a Regional Police Survey to help the local law enforcement get feedback on the region.
Children’s author visits Scheid Vineyards
Monterey County Free Libraries and Scheid Vineyards recently welcomed Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, who wrote a book about the Disney feature film “Coco.”
City Council awards 3 fireworks permits
At last week’s Soledad City Council meeting, the council authorized the issuing of three Fireworks Sales Permits and the approval of three applications to sell.
Wineries celebrate ‘Wine Day’
May 25 marked National Wine Day, honoring wines throughout the Salinas Valley. Two wineries in South Monterey County are Scheid Winery and Hahn Family Wines.
Berlanga retires from school board
The Soledad Unified School District Board of Trustees said farewell to Marie Berlanga, who retired from the school board Oct. 11.
Community remembers Steve Pritt
The Soledad community experienced a shockwave recently as news spread that Soledad Community Health Care District Chief Executive Officer Steve Pritt had died. Local Rotarians and members of Eden Valley Care Center gathered last week to honor Pritt’s memory.
South County YMCA collecting toys for ‘Share Your Holiday’
The South County YMCA is accepting unwrapped toys for "Share Your Holiday" at the Soledad location at 560 Walker Drive.
Council approves 2017-18 budget
City of Soledad is looking to the future with its budget forecasting, seeing bright spots with the movie theater and activity with residential building, expenditures in law enforcement and 911 dispatch.
