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.
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.
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.
Splash into summer
The four South County pools are now open to splash into or learn how to swim.
Latest report on South County wildfires
An ongoing record of wildfires in the South County area, courtesy of CAL FIRE.
Excessive heat warning issued for California
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding everyone to stay cool and hydrated as temperatures across the state continue to climb.
BLM announces fire restrictions for county lands
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that precautionary fire restrictions would be in place beginning Saturday, June 10, on public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office. The restrictions prohibit campfires or open flames on BLM-managed
Class of 2017: Let’s celebrate!
Soledad High School handed out diplomas to 332 students during the graduation ceremony June 10 for the Class of 2017.
Soledad welcomes newest K-9 officer Huro
Soledad’s newest police officer is a canine (K-9) unit, Huro, who is partnered with Officer Walter Tinay.