Tug of war
Soledad High Aztecs celebrated its “Week of Welcome” this past week with different dress-up days and a rally every day at lunch time.
A new look for Soledad clinic
Soledad Medical Clinic has expanded its building, incorporated murals in patient rooms and updated storage facilities.
Larsen sings along with special guests
A special musical performance from Kaatia Larsen arrived at the Windmill Restaurant in Soledad on Aug. 24 in time for the Soledad Rotary Club meeting.
Pinnacles National Park proposes entrance fee increase
Pinnacles National Park proposes to increase entrance fees in 2018 in order to fund services and maintenance that will directly benefit park visitors.
Natural gas distribution system upgrades begin
As Soledad High School students returned to school last week, they were met with orange cones and parts of the street lanes blocked off due to Pacific Gas and Electric Company upgrading portions of the natural gas distribution system that serves homes and businesses.
Working hard: Residents help clean up Mission San Antonio
South County residents lend a hand during Community Work Day on Aug. 14 to help with the maintenance of Mission San Antonio De Padua near Jolon.
School resource officer approved
A school resource officer position has been approved by the Soledad City Council for the 2017-18 school year and will be on the agenda at the Soledad Unified School District board meeting Sept. 13.
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.
4 Cities 4 Peace Block Party set for Saturday
The fourth annual Four Cities for Peace Block Party is set for Saturday, Aug. 26, at Central Park in Gonzales.
Transit talk
Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Carl Sedoryk discussed the future of MST transportation and facility location to Soledad Rotarians on Aug. 10.