Governor calls for cities to have more affordable housing
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for cities to meet housing compliance regulations, Soledad was named one of the cities with an “in review” compliance status.
Wine Country Rodeo debuts Saturday
Some of the best cowboys and cowgirls from California are heading to South County this Saturday for the first-ever Salinas Valley Wine Country Rodeo.
Mentors sought for Girls Inc program
Volunteer women mentors are currently needed to work with high school girls in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties through the Girls Inc. of the Central Coast’s ECHO Leadership and Mentoring Program.
Application period opens for 2019 Miss Salinas Valley Fair
The search is on for the next Miss Salinas Valley Fair, as the application period officially opens for local high school girls to apply for the 2019 competition.
State conducting survey for citrus tree pests
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently conducting a survey in areas where they have found the Asian citrus psyllid in Soledad.
CASA looking for volunteers to help youth
CASA of Monterey County is looking for adults who are willing to meet with foster children and advocate for their needs and is hosting a free information session in Gonzales next week.
Commissioners review Paraiso Springs Resort project site
Last Wednesday, Jan. 23, the Monterey County Planning Commission held an on-site meeting to review the site for the Paraiso Springs Resort project west of Soledad and Greenfield.
Architecture firm chosen for Adobe project
Development plans are in the works for the Los Coches Adobe, headed up by Don Chapin to support the rehabilitation of the Adobe and an RV park.
Council considers new housing project
A new affordable housing option came before the Soledad City Council on Jan. 9 regarding 120 housing units on the vacant lot of Santa Clara Street.
Middle school science program awarded $20K grant
Chevron and Monterey Peninsula Foundation selected Main Street Middle School as the recipient of a $20,000 grant through the 2018 Chevron Eagles for Education Program.
