Pinnacles partners with gateway communities
South County is showing its support of Pinnacles National Park by joining the Pinnacles Gateway Partners, a partnership with neighboring cities to help protect the park’s resources and visitor experiences.
Red Cross moves to smaller Hollister office beginning in July
The American Red Cross is vacating the building it has rented for many years on Fifth Street in Hollister in favor of a smaller, less expensive administrative office about one-half block away on San Benito Street.
Commute to success
Martin Alfaro traveled for three hours almost daily with his sister Maria and brother Dan from Soledad to San Luis Obispo, where all three were attending school at California Polytechnic State University. Alfaro graduated June 18.
Council approves 2017-18 budget
City of Soledad is looking to the future with its budget forecasting, seeing bright spots with the movie theater and activity with residential building, expenditures in law enforcement and 911 dispatch.
Soledad makes top 50 safest cities in California
The City of Soledad has been named the 31st safest city in California, according to SafeWise.
Council favors three ball fields at park
City Council approved a recommendation to go forward with constructing three ball fields as part of the Gallardo Park improvements.
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.
County awarded $6M to expand mental health services
Monterey County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau has been awarded $6 million from the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections.
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.
