City of Soledad - Government

04/10/2026

Please join us in thanking Fire Captain Vanzee for his service to the Soledad community

To the City of Soledad, my coworkers, and the members of the Soledad Fire Department,

As I prepare to leave the Soledad Fire Station and move into another position within the Department, I want to take a moment to express how truly grateful I am for the eight years i have been assigned to Soledad Fire station.

Serving this community as a Fire Captain has been an incredible privilege. I am extremely thankful for the support the City of Soledad has shown the fire station and its personnel throughout my time here. Over the years, I have been fortunate to witness tremendous growth and improvement within the department. From increased staffing and additional resources to the addition of the ladder truck and its expanded capabilities for incident response, I am proud of how far we have come and excited to see where the department continues to go.

While I am proud of the improvements we have made, what I will miss most are the people.

The relationships, friendships, experiences, long nights, difficult calls, laughs around the station, and memories I have made with my coworkers are things I will carry with me for the rest of my career. The fire service is built around people trusting one another, depending on one another, and knowing that when things are at their worst, the person beside you will be there. I have been fortunate to work alongside some outstanding people during my time in Soledad, and I will miss you all greatly.

As I leave this station and begin a new chapter in my fire service career, I want to leave the personnel of Soledad with one piece of advice:

Train and motivate each other—always.

Train when you are rested, and train when you are tired. Train even after you have been up all night and would rather do anything else. Push each other to become better firefighters, better leaders, and better teammates. Never allow complacency to take the place of preparation.

Because one day, the training you did when you were tired, frustrated, or didn't feel like doing it may save your life, your partner's life, or the life of someone in this community who is depending on you.

Take care of each other. Continue to build this department. Be proud of the uniform you wear and the community you serve.

Thank you to the City of Soledad for your support, and thank you to everyone I have had the honor of working beside during these past eight years.

I will miss this station, this community, and most of all, the people.

I wish all of you nothing but success, safety, and good health moving forward.

Until our paths cross again,

Fire Captain Isaiah vanZee

04/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s El Mercadito on Front Street

¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron hoy en El Mercadito de Front Street!

02/10/2026

Here is our construction schedule for the week of October 5 through October 9th for the West Street Road Diet & Complete Streets Project

02/10/2026

From Representative Zoe Lofgren:
OCT 5: I’ll be having an in-person fireside chat with residents in Soledad focused on immigration issues. You can sign up and submit your questions at lofgren.house.gov/firesidechat.

Este 5 de Octubre, voy a tener un conversatorio con los residentes de nuestro districto. Esta junta se va a tomar a cabo en la Ciudad de Soledad donde hablaremos sobre temas de inmigracion. Pueden registrarse y enviar sus preguntas en lofgren.house.gov/firesidechat.

02/10/2026

☀️ Stay Cool, Soledad! 💦

With high temperatures expected in Soledad, the City is providing additional ways for residents to stay cool and beat the heat.

💦 Orchard Lane Splash Pad - Extended Season
📅 Saturday, October 3 – Thursday, October 8
⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

❄️ Community Center Cooling Center
📅 Saturday, October 3 – Thursday, October 8
⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🌡️ Heat Safety Tips - During periods of high heat, remember to:

• 💧 Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated
• 🏠 Stay indoors and in air-conditioned or cool spaces when possible
• ☀️ Limit time in the sun, especially during the hottest part of the day
• 🧴 Use sunscreen
• ❤️ Check on older adults, young children, and others who may be more vulnerable to extreme heat
• 🐾 Keep pets safe, hydrated, and out of the heat

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and stay cool, Soledad! 💙

☀️ ¡Manténgase fresco en Soledad! 💦

Con las altas temperaturas previstas para Soledad, la Ciudad ofrecerá opciones adicionales para que los residentes puedan mantenerse frescos y protegidos del calor.

💦 Área de juegos acuáticos de Orchard Lane
📅 Sábado 3 de octubre – jueves 8 de octubre
⏰ 11:00 a. m. – 6:00 p. m.

❄️ Centro Comunitario – Centro de Enfriamiento
📅 Sábado 3 de octubre – jueves 8 de octubre
⏰ 12:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.

🌡️ Consejos para mantenerse seguro durante el calor
Durante los períodos de altas temperaturas:

• 💧 Tome suficiente agua y manténgase hidratado.
• 🏠 Permanezca en espacios frescos o con aire acondicionado cuando sea posible.
• ☀️ Limite el tiempo al aire libre, especialmente durante las horas más calurosas del día.
• 🧴 Use protector solar.
• ❤️ Revise a los adultos mayores, niños pequeños y otras personas que puedan ser más vulnerables al calor extremo.
• 🐾 Mantenga a sus mascotas hidratadas y protegidas del calor.

Se recomienda a los residentes mantenerse hidratados, limitar las actividades al aire libre durante las horas de mayor calor y aprovechar las instalaciones de la Ciudad cuando necesiten un lugar fresco donde refugiarse.

¡Cuídese, manténgase hidratado y manténgase fresco, Soledad! 💙

01/10/2026

WATER REPAIR ON WEST STREET / REPARACION DE AGUA EN LA CALLE WEST
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Location: 200 block of West St.
Water service will be temporarily shut off while repairs are completed. Approximately 8 residences and 2 businesses will be affected.
-Notices are being distributed to affected properties on October 1, 2026.
-Affected areas are shaded in red in the photo above.

📅 Fecha: Martes, 6 de octubre de 2026
⏰ Horario: 8:30 a. m.–12:00 p. m.
📍 Ubicación: Cuadra 200 de West St.
El servicio de agua se suspenderá temporalmente mientras se realizan reparaciones. Aproximadamente 8 viviendas y 2 negocios se verán afectados.
-Se distribuirán avisos a las propiedades afectadas el 1 de octubre de 2026.
-Las áreas afectadas están sombreadas en rojo en la foto de arriba.

30/09/2026

Update on the City of Soledad’s November 3, 2026 Municipal Election. The full text can also be found on the City’s website: https://www.cityofsoledad.gov/?rz=newsDetails&id=88

29/09/2026

El Mercadito returns on Saturday, October 3rd from 11am to 4pm at Cesar Chavez Park in Soledad. Support local vendors, enjoy live performances in a fun family friendly environment!

El Mercadito is partnership between the Soledad Chamber of Commerce, the Monterey County Business Council and the City of Soledad.

28/09/2026

For the week of September 28 through October 2, the contractor is scheduled to perform work along the median of West Street, including excavation and grading, and pouring of concrete curb and gutter from Gabilan Drive to Market Street.

Work hours are anticipated to be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

One lane of traffic will generally be maintained in each direction on West Street, and sidewalk access will remain open for pedestrians during construction activities.
Temporary lane closures will be required during placement of the median curb using curb machine equipment. Advance detour and traffic control signs will be installed prior to this operation to notify and direct motorists.
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Durante la semana del 28 de septiembre al 2 de octubre, el contratista tiene programado trabajar en el camellón central de West Street. Los trabajos incluirán excavación, nivelación y la construcción de nuevas banquetas de concreto y cunetas desde Gabilan Drive hasta Market Street.

Se espera que el horario de trabajo sea de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

En general, se mantendrá un carril abierto en cada dirección en West Street. Las banquetas permanecerán abiertas para los peatones durante los trabajos de construcción.

Será necesario cerrar carriles temporalmente mientras se coloca el concreto del camellón con equipo especializado. Antes de comenzar estos trabajos, se instalarán señales de desvío y control de tráfico para avisar y guiar a los conductores.