Hiker rescued after being injured in Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – A hiker is safe and sound after being helped to safety by CAL FIRE crews in Soledad. According to the city of Soledad,…
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Six displaced after attic fire in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU said that firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire in Soledad just after 6:20 a.m. The fire…
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CalPIA offers career opportunities for incarcerated people in Soledad’s Correctional Training Facility
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — People incarcerated at the state prison in Soledad now have a chance to learn new job skills while they’re serving out…
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Soledad unveils new inspirational mural Wednesday afternoon
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Soledad celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to unveil the city’s newest public art…
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K9’s to sniff-out drugs, guns at Soledad Unified Schools
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – Drug-sniffing canines are coming to schools in Soledad. This school year, specially-trained dogs will be making regular,…
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Soledad hosts National Night Out with local law enforcement
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — August 5 is National Night Out with law enforcement agencies across the country working to strengthen ties to the people…
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Soledad Announces New Police Chief
The city of Soledad announced it’s selection for the next chief of Soledad, Patrick Venezuela. Venezuela comes to the central coast after spending…
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State politicians looking to raise awareness about policy among local agricultural communities
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff and State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas visited the Central Coast today in support of…
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Soledad City Council Discussing State Police Identification Bills
The Soledad city council is set to discuss taking a position on new pieces of California state senate legislation involving law enforcement…
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Naloxone, fentanyl testing vending machine may come to Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) – Life-saving resources may soon be available at the Soledad Fire Station. City Council is expected to approve an…
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Two recent alleged online predators targeted victims through social media
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two arrests were made in Monterey County after alleged cases of sexual assault where the perpetrator contacted…
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Potential serial child predator arrested in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) – A King City man has been arrested for contacting minors in an attempt to start sexual relationships. According to Soledad…
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Soledad Police arrest teens during carnival, identity sought for gun found on ride
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) — Two teens were arrested at a carnival while police seek the identity of a gun found on a carnival ride in Soledad.…
Continue Reading Man found dead after late night shooting in Soledad leading to homicide investigation
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) — A man was found dead after a shooting in Soledad on Thursday. According to the Soledad Police Department, reports of a…
Continue Reading Officers seeking two suspects in Soledad shooting investigation
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two suspects are being sought in a shooting near Front Street on the night of April 12. According to Soledad Police,…
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8-year-old injured after being hit by car in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — An eight year-old girl was injured in Soledad after running into traffic in Soledad. Air Ambulance came to assist with…
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Road closures in Soledad due to Front Street Maintenance Project
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Drivers in Soledad will notice some closures and construction this week as part of the Front Street Maintenance Project.…
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New Soledad Chief of Police Patrick Valenzuela sworn in Wednesday evening
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Soledad officially appointed Patrick G. Valenzuela as its new Chief of Police Wednesday evening ahead of its…
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Structure fire fully engulfs home in Soledad Tuesday night
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Cal Fire BEU announced that they responded to a structure fire on Metz Road Tuesday night. They said once they showed up…
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Police presence increase at Soledad High School over potential shooting threats
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — Police are increasing their presence at Soledad High School after receiving reports of a potential school shooting.…
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Day of Peace and Remembrance proclamation honoring King City mass shooting victims approved
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A proclamation for a Day of Peace and Remembrance has been approved by King City, honoring the memories of the lives…
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SPCA bringing mobile spay, neuter clinics to South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Free spay and neuter mobile clinics are heading to cities in South Monterey County beginning on February 26.…
Continue Reading Two suspects arrested in connection with victim attack in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION) — UPDATE Carlos and Noe Hernandez have been arrested at their home in Soledad in connection to an attack on the night of…
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Soledad moves forward with temporary encampment on future shelter site
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — The city of Soledad is moving forward with a provisional tent camp for the homeless as they are working to build a…
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Local bakeries prepare days in advance in order to meet demand for La Rosca de Reyes
Story by Sandra Santos, translated by Sergio Berrueta MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Families across the Central Coast headed to local bakeries…
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Soledad Unified School District approves a workforce housing project Wednesday
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — A new workforce housing project proposed by the Soledad Unified School District has been approved by city council…
Continue Reading Farmworker housing in Soledad to receive $1.3 million; office of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced Wednesday that the Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning…
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High temperatures threaten the homeless in Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV): Many people in the Central Coast can escape and stay cool from the high temperatures, but its a different story for the…
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Cooling Centers in Southern Monterey County set to open on Wednesday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — There will be a handful of cooling locations on offer during the heat spell over the next few days. The cooling…
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Soledad City Council installs eight more Flock license plate reader cameras
SOLEDAD, Calif (KION-TV) – The City of Soledad announced Friday that they will be installing eight more “Flock” cameras to help ensure public safety.…
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Soledad man arrested in connection to a New Year’s Eve robbery, police say
SOLEDAD, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Greenfield and Soledad officers arrested an 18 year old man from Soledad in connection to a robbery. On the night of…
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Greenfield man sentenced to prison for sex acts with 13-year-old girl
A Greenfield man was sentenced to eight years in prison for several crimes related to sex acts with a…
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Soledad farm explores new irrigation methods after month of little rain
Lately, Mother Nature simply wasn’t an option for farmers like Mark Mason. Mason runs Nature’s Reward Farm in Soledad and has dealt with a recent…
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Soledad gets grant for new park construction, inclusive playground
The City of Soledad is getting $7.6 million in grant money for the construction of the Metz/Orchard…
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Soledad police officer killed in weekend crash
The Soledad Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its…
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Measure E aims to build new housing for Soledad teachers
Soledad Unified School District says offers to teachers and staff are often turned down due to a lack of housing in the…
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Soledad police warn of social media post reporting child kidnapping that did not happen
Soledad police are warning that a social media post reporting that a child was kidnapped is…
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Five Monterey County men plead guilty to conspiracy to commit armed bank robbery
Five Monterey County men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an armed bank robbery in Modesto, according to U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott.…
Continue Reading City of Soledad hosting open house to discuss new roadway
The city of Soledad is hosting an open house for the community to discuss the Pinnacles Parkway…
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El Centro man arrested in connection to Monterey County sex abuse case
Soledad police said an El Centro man suspected of sexually abusing a child in Monterey County was…
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Soledad aprueba ordenanza de emergencia
El Ayuntamiento de Soledad aprobó una ordenanza de emergencia para establecer protecciones en las rentas.…
Continue Reading Tenant protection ordinance passed by Soledad City Council
The Soledad City Council has approved an emergency ordinance establishing rental…
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Autoridades advierten por inundaciones en varias ciudades del Condado de Monterey
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencias del Condado de Monterey ha emitido una serie de advertencias por inundaciones en varias áreas del Condado de…
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Soledad and Greenfield schools get $150,000 pedestrian, bike safety program grant
The Monterey County Health Department is getting a $150,000 grant from the Office of Traffic Safety as part of a pedestrian and bicycle safety…
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