PG&E, Girls Inc. to deliver renewable energy
Out of the 2,000 California youth who built clean energy kits as part of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Solar Suitcase program this year, two students from Girls Inc. in Monterey County have been selected to deliver solar suitcases to energy-scarce communities in rural Ecuador this spring.
City buildings move closer to solar energy
The buildings for City Hall, Fire Department, WIC and YMCA are looking at making a change to solar energy, and the Soledad City Council approved further research into projects on Aug. 2.
AT THE MARKET
Kettle corn, tacos, cupcakes, peanuts, fresh fruit and vegetables took center stage April 26 as the Farmer's Market returned to the streets of Soledad.
Ready to serve
Roy Harmon is legally blind, but that doesn’t stop him from owning and overseeing a food service operation at the Salinas Valley State Prison and Correctional Training Facility in Soledad.
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.
SLOW DOWN, MOVE OVER
Tow trucks, CHP vehicles, ambulances and more drove down Front Street in Soledad on Aug. 23 to celebrate the Spirit Ride’s “Slow Down, Move Over” event.
Bryant Canyon Channel improvements making progress
Bryant Canyon Channel improvements are making progress with phase two in the works.
Roadway projects could face funding reduction
Local roadway projects benefiting from Senate Bill 1 could be in jeopardy, as a ballot measure to repeal the state gas tax will be included on the November ballot.
Self-help court services expand to South County
Monterey County Superior Court has expanded its self-help services to South County, with the new Self-Help Center operating in Greenfield on the fourth Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greenfield Civic Center.
Baked Potato Luncheon brings community together
Gonzales Community Church held its annual Baked Potato Luncheon on Nov. 16 and served many Gonzales residents.