Passport Diaries Column | The Great Escape: Turning Back the Clock in Old Sacramento
Old Sacramento Waterfront district is a historical part of the city that features several options to dine and shop just about anytime of the year. I decided to take my wife, Luisa, and our son, Elias, on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon in March...
Soledad Chamber launches innovative Shop Local Program
SOLEDAD — Soledad Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its Shop Local Program in the form of a “Soledad Chamber eGift Card.”
Unlike traditional gift cards tied to a single store, the Soledad Chamber eGift Card can be redeemed at any participating local...
Wingstop celebrates grand opening in Soledad with ribbon-cutting ceremony
SOLEDAD — Wingstop was formally introduced to the community of Soledad last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the new fast-food restaurant at 2135 H Dela Rosa St.
Bill Shaw, developer of the Soledad Mission Center in Soledad, snipped a large green traditional...
Soledad Rotary Club inducts two new members
SOLEDAD — Soledad Rotary Club officially introduced a pair of new members in Cindy Dedini and Fernando Cabrera during a regular meeting on May 7.
Both inductees are well-known figures in the Soledad business community, bringing years of professional expertise to the club.
“The Soledad Rotary...
World Cup fever hits Soledad
SOLEDAD — Most of the world has caught a case of soccer fever ever since the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament began June 11 — and it seems as if local businesses in Soledad are taking advantage of all the buzz from the month-long...
Japanese discount retailer Daiso opens its Salinas store Saturday
Popular chain brings thousands of affordable household items and Japanese goods to Central Coast
Daiso, the cult-favorite Japanese discount store, will open its doors at Harden Ranch Plaza at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, marking the retailer's first location on the Central Coast.
The store...
Gonzales unveils first digital billboard on Highway 101
GONZALES — City of Gonzales celebrated the installation of its first digital billboard along Highway 101 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 26.
The high-resolution display, operated by Legacy Signs, is positioned on a single monopole to reach both northbound and southbound traffic. It is designed...
Monterey County tourism reaches record $3.3B, marking full recovery and new growth
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s tourism industry reached a major milestone in 2025, with travel spending climbing to $3.3 billion — a 4.1% increase over 2024 and surpassing the previous high of more than $3.2 billion set in 2019, according to the latest economic...
Soledad Chamber donates to five local nonprofits
SOLEDAD — Soledad Chamber of Commerce recognized five local nonprofit organizations and distributed donations during its Giving Back Banquet on Oct. 1, thanking the groups for their contributions to the community and volunteer work at the Chamber’s fireworks booth.
The event opened with two cultural...
Casa de Chilaquiles officially opens for business in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Darinel Cortes can whip up just about anything in the kitchen, from popular Italian cuisines to delicate Thai dishes. He even learned how to roll sushi as of lately, something he was thrilled of accomplishing on his long list of goals in...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 14, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Aug. 267:03 p.m. CPS Report on Jayne St.
Aug. 2712:00 p.m. Found property on Broadway St.3:36...























