City installs new dog waste bag dispensers
City of Soledad has recently put up dog waste bag distribution boxes in 12 locations around town.
Cronk appointed South County Newspapers editor
Ryan Cronk has been appointed editor of South County Newspapers — the King City Rustler, Greenfield News, Soledad Bee and Gonzales Tribune.
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.
Coffee meetup
Soledad Police Department and Starbucks collaborated to bring “Coffee with a Cop” to Soledad residents.
Soledad Mission Fiesta activities set for Sunday
The 57th Annual Soledad Mission Fiesta is set for this Sunday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Soledad Mission.
SCAR receives $5K grant for spay, neuter vouchers
South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) is one of the agents chosen by Friends of Community Animal Services to receive a $5,000 grant for spay and neuter vouchers.
City considers partnerships to bring solar energy to Soledad
Solar energy is back to the forefront for the City of Soledad after it previously hit a snag with legislation.
State issues Title 1 grants to schools
Central Coast school districts were awarded more than $28 million in Title 1 grants for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year, and several South Monterey County schools were included.
City moves forward with projects
Upcoming projects in the City of Soledad are going to keep city staff very busy. From new stoplights to water reclamation to the new theater, the city has got a lot going on.
Summer reading program returns
The Summer Reading Program is underway at Monterey County Free Libraries with the theme “Reading Takes You Everywhere.”