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.
Grant funds sought for fire station upgrades
The City of Soledad is looking at making upgrades to the Soledad Fire Station and the Waste Water Treatment Plant services through a Community Development Block Grant application.
Smith Family Wines discontinues wine production
After 30 years of making its own wine, Smith Family Wines will discontinue producing the Paraiso, Irie and Alexander-Smith labels and close the tasting room at the Paraiso Vineyards on Paraiso Springs Road in Soledad.
Falling into fun
Salinas Valley Fair welcomed autumn last week with its second annual Fall Carnival at the fairgrounds in King City.
Federal disaster loans available to California small businesses
Small nonfarm businesses in 26 California counties and a neighboring Nevada county are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
City accepts bids to repair well
The City of Soledad is accepting bids to work on improvements to the Well #6 Rehabilitation Project.
SNIP bus returns to offer spay and neuter services for local pets
The SNIP bus will be returning to Soledad on Sept. 15 and 16 to spay and neuter pets at a low cost.
A place for healing
Located in the newly refurbished courthouse building at 250 Franciscan Way in King City, the new victim center increases accessibility for South County residents who lost services in 2008 when the Monterey County Courts King City Division closed.
Big Sur International Marathon this weekend
The 32nd annual Big Sur International Marathon is Sunday, April 30. The 26.2-mile foot race, a major sporting event on California’s Central Coast, necessitates the temporary closure of California Highway 1 from south of Carmel to Big Sur for a half day.
A visit to the capitol
A group of Soledad and Gonzales students recently took part in the Young Legislators Program, which included seminars, activities and a series of guest speakers all geared toward educating students about California government.















