Fourth of July Committee raises funds for events in the park
The Fourth of July Committee hosted its first dinner fundraiser at California Gourmet Pizza on June 15 to raise money for the holiday’s festivities at the Little League Park.
In the works
A new Stormwater Recharge Project is slowing down traffic on the north end of the City of Soledad.
Fire destroys cannabis greenhouses at Loudpack Farms
A devastating fire broke out Monday afternoon at Loudpack Farms in Greenfield, sending over a hundred employees running to safety as the blaze ripped through multiple greenhouses at the cannabis facility on Cherry Avenue.
Students honor local veterans
On Monday, Nov. 6, Fairview Middle School celebrated local veterans at its annual Veterans Assembly, a tradition that originated 30 years ago at Gonzales High School.
A need for action
Congressman Jimmy Panetta visited Hartnell College students last week to speak about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), where the House stands in reaching a proposal and what Dreamers should do.
Salinas Valley Memorial earns cost-savings award
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) is getting national recognition after receiving the 2017 Cost Management and Savings Leadership Award from Vizient, Inc.
South County cities offer cooling stations for summer
South Monterey County cities from King City to Gonzales experienced high temperatures last week and several cooling stations were planned for residents to get a break from the heat.
New program provides free breakfast and lunch to all Soledad students
Soledad Unified School District students will have a surprise waiting for them when they return to school in August, as all grade levels will receive lunch and breakfast for free.
Congressional visit
Last Thursday first-term Congressman Jimmy Panetta, son of former Congressman Leon Panetta, visited the City of Soledad.
Recovery plan released for threatened salamander
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a recovery plan for the Central California distinct population segment of the California tiger salamander.


















