Soledad Bee

12/11/2025

City of Soledad has launched its new Retail Map of Soledad, a key feature of this year’s “Shop Local – Shop Soledad” holiday campaign. (via Salinas Valley Tribune)

City of Soledad has launched its new Retail Map of Soledad, a key feature of this year’s “Shop Local – Shop Soledad” holiday campaign.

12/02/2025

On Saturday, November 29th, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Soledad Officers responded to the 100 block of Martinez Place for a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and located a 60-year-old male suffering from stab wounds. The suspect, identified as the victim’s 24-year-old son, was immediately detained. The victim was transported by AMR to Natividad Hospital for medical treatment.

This incident remains under investigation.

11/20/2025

Soledad Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its Shop Local Program in the form of a “Soledad Chamber eGift Card.” (via Salinas Valley Tribune)

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 business — from restaurants ...

10/31/2025

Soledad Unified School District’s Rose Ferrero Elementary School has been recognized by Innovate Public Schools in its 2025 Top Public Schools Report. (via Salinas Valley Tribune)

Soledad USD’s Rose Ferrero Elementary has been recognized by Innovate Public Schools in its 2025 Top Public Schools Report.

10/30/2025

A 59-year-old Soledad man was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly robbing a Mechanics Bank branch and attempting to flee north on Highway 101, according to Soledad Police Department. (via Salinas Valley Tribune)

A 59-year-old Soledad man was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly robbing a Mechanics Bank branch, according to Soledad Police.

10/17/2025

City of Soledad is hosting a community workshop next Tuesday to invite residents to help guide the vision for Toledo Basin Park — the City’s next outdoor space. (via Salinas Valley Tribune)

City of Soledad is hosting a community workshop to invite residents to help guide the vision for Toledo Basin Park.

10/15/2025

An inspiring new art exhibit is currently on display at the County of Monterey Administration Building, showcasing the creative works of inmates from the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad. (via Salinas Valley Tribune)

A new art exhibit is currently on display at the County of Monterey Administration Building, showcasing the creative works of CTF inmates.

10/10/2025

UPDATE: STEVEN HAS BEEN LOCATED AND RETURNED HOME. THANK YOU.

MISSING PERSON-

We need your help locating Steven Pena Romero 16 year old juvenile who was last seen in the City of Soledad.

With reports of him being in San Jose CA or Greenfield CA. Officers are currently investigating this information.

If you have seen him or know of his whereabouts, please contact our non-emergency line at (831) 755-5111 immediately.

10/08/2025

Free Registration for Our Soledad Veterans!

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez, our local Soledad veterans can now sign up free of charge to participate in this year’s Veteran Banner Program, where we proudly highlight our local heroes.

If you or someone you know is a veteran and a Soledad resident, we encourage you to submit a registration form to have a banner displayed along Downtown Front Street during Veterans Week. Registration deadline is October 16th!

Once again, this opportunity is completely free of charge!

To sign up or learn more, click the link below or click our bio. For any questions, please email [email protected]
https://form.jotform.com/252596003433049

¡Registro Gratuito para Nuestros Veteranos de Soledad!

Gracias al generoso patrocinio del Supervisor del Condado de Monterey, Chris Lopez, nuestros veteranos locales de Soledad pueden inscribirse sin costo alguno para participar en el Programa de Banderas de Veteranos de este año, donde rendimos homenaje con orgullo a nuestros héroes locales.

Si usted o alguien que conoce es veterano y residente de Soledad, lo invitamos a completar un formulario de registro para que su banner sea exhibido a lo largo de la calle Front en el centro de Soledad durante la Semana de los Veteranos.

¡Una vez más, esta oportunidad es totalmente gratuita!

Para inscribirse o obtener más información, haga clic en el enlace a continuación. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]

10/02/2025

Monterey County’s first Tractor Supply store recently celebrated its grand opening at 447 Nestles Road in Soledad. (via Salinas Valley Tribune)

Monterey County’s first Tractor Supply store recently celebrated its grand opening at 447 Nestles Road in Soledad.

09/29/2025

09/25/2025

Soledad Police Department hosted a POW/MIA Flag Ceremony last Friday to honor and remember the courageous U.S. service members who were captured or remain unaccounted for. (via Salinas Valley Tribune)

Soledad Police hosted a POW/MIA Flag Ceremony to honor and remember the U.S. service members who were captured or remain unaccounted for.