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.
Math Academy a success in Soledad
Twenty Soledad High School math students gave up hours and hours of spring break time to stay indoors and participate in the first-ever Math Academy at the school.
South County YMCA hosts Spooktacular this Friday
Pumpkins, treats, games and more will take over the South County YMCA on Walker Drive on Oct. 27 during the Halloween “Spooktacular” event.
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.
Local groups among recipients of Neighborhood Grants Program
The Neighborhood Grants Program of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has hit a $1 million grant-making milestone.
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.
City Council awards 3 fireworks permits
At last week’s Soledad City Council meeting, the council authorized the issuing of three Fireworks Sales Permits and the approval of three applications to sell.
Fun-filled day set for Soledad Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is coming and is shaping up to be a fun-filled day, starting just before noon and ending with a fireworks show.
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.
FAIR WINDS DOWN
With the theme “Cowboy Up and Wind Down,” the 2017 Salinas Valley Fair brought thousands of visitors to South County last weekend and featured the annual Junior Livestock Auction, which racked in $2.1 million from the sale of 950 animals.
















