In the works
A new Stormwater Recharge Project is slowing down traffic on the north end of the City of Soledad.
Shoe and sock drive returns to Soledad
The Shoe and Sock Drive returns to Soledad once again this year to collect socks, shoes, coats and more for students at San Vicente School.
New teachers join Soledad schools
The school year has begun, and that means new teachers have started at several Soledad schools, including Rose Ferrero and Jack Franscioni elementary schools.
Soledad hosts local National Night Out campaign
Face painting, a CHP helicopter, Soledad Police, restaurants and more arrived at the South County YMCA on Walker Drive to celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 7.
Roadway projects could face funding reduction
Local roadway projects benefiting from Senate Bill 1 could be in jeopardy, as a ballot measure to repeal the state gas tax will be included on the November ballot.
Construction now complete on Metz Road Calming Project
After two months of construction, the Metz Road Calming Project is complete after construction wrapped up last week with striping of the street.
New priest in town
The Rev. Filemon Diaz concelebrated with the Rev. Carl Hansen last Sunday at the morning Eucharist of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in King City.
Cigarette caused fire at cannabis facility
A rapid-spreading fire that destroyed multiple greenhouses July 23 at Loudpack Farms in Greenfield was caused by a cigarette, officials said Tuesday.
Hartnell hires new dean for South County
Mostafa Ghous has taken over as dean of South County education services at Hartnell College’s King City Education Center, replacing Renata Funke, who retired from the position.
Putting down roots
Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) is featuring a new exhibit called “South County Roots” that opened this summer, created by the second cycle of high school interns, focusing on the lost towns of Monterey County.