News & Press Releases

Mayor signs proclamation and sent it to the President of the United States Soledad, Calif., (October 11, 2017) – The City of Soledad has officially signed a proclamation in support of Dreamers and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that is commonly known as DACA. In doing so, the City of Soledad becomes the first city in Monterey County to officially state its support; the County of Monterey has also passed a similar resolution. “ We will not allow the current political environment to divide our community,” said Fred Ledesma, Mayor, City of Soledad. “With this resolution, we are…

Truck designed to specifically service the City, and the Mission Soledad Rural Fire Protection District Soledad, Calif., (October 10, 2017) – After 17 years of service to the Soledad community, the time arrived for the City to replace their trusted fire engine with a new, state-of-the-art model. Made possible by The Assistance of Firefighters Grant Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and the City of Soledad, at a cost of $532,000, the City was able to purchase a custom fire engine made specifically to serve the City of Soledad and the Mission Soledad Rural Fire Protection…

City to install “Integrated platform that protects City assets” Soledad, Calif., (September 12, 2017)- In an effort to improve public safety, and the overall quality of life for residents, today, officials from the City of Soledad officially announced that they would be installing a camera and wireless network throughout the City of Soledad. At a cost of $105,000, the network will consist of 11 new cameras being installed at all city assets, city egress/ingress, and areas deemed hot spots for crime. Additionally, the cameras will be fully integrated with the City’s existing cameras at City Hall and…