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SOLEDAD — Engineer Ryan Holguin recently accepted the promotion to fire captain at the Soledad Fire Department’s station #37. Holguin will serve a significant role not only for the fire department, but also the city of Soledad. As fire captain, he will oversee the business inspection...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Children across Monterey County can now receive free books delivered to their homes each month through the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, an early literacy program available to all children from birth to age 5. The program, which officially launched this...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Historical Society is hosting an open house on Saturday, March 15, from 1 to 3 p.m., featuring a new display titled “150 Years of Schools in Soledad.” This exhibition showcases the rich history of education in Soledad, beginning with the first school...

Jason Sanchez of Soledad was recognized for their outstanding academic achievements, earning them a place on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List at California State University, Stanislaus, in Turlock, Calif. This prestigious honor is awarded to students who have demonstrated superior academic performance by maintaining...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department is urging parents to discuss the dangers of substance abuse with their children due to a rise in opioid overdoses and deaths in the city. While Soledad police have seen an increase in M30 pills, which contain fentanyl, their goal...

MONTEREY COUNTY — More than 2,500 Monterey County children have enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library since the free book program launched locally on June 18, according to an update presented during this week's Monterey County News Briefing. Rebeca Zuniga of First 5 Monterey County...

SOLEDAD — The County of Monterey has been awarded two significant grants under California’s Encampment Resolution Funding program, allocating more than $11 million to address homelessness in King City and Soledad. “The funding will facilitate crucial efforts to address homelessness in the region and assist...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Hospital Foundation is seeking board members for its independent, nonprofit group that supports Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s improvements and facility developments. Members serve three-year terms, with many serving multiple terms on the board. The group has recently helped fund the setup...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is seeing another increase in Covid-19 cases, announced County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno during last week’s media briefing. According to Moreno, specimens sent for gene sequencing have determined a statewide average of 40 to 50% of Covid-19 cases are...

SOLEDAD — The Youth Councils of Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield recently hosted their first South County Youth Summit at Main Street Middle School in Soledad. The theme of the May 11 event was “Lighting the Torch,” and about 90 students attended the summit, plus adult...