🌱 Soledad man accused of waving loaded gun at crowded Monterey County party

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In today's newsletter:

• Soledad man accused of waving loaded gun at crowded Monterey County party
• Why a Soledad arrest landed in DHS's 'Worst of the Worst' list

Also on today's calendar: Pumpkin Spice & Pilates and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 57.
• Saturday: Very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monterey County man suspected of threatening partygoers with gun arrested after pursuit (kioncentralcoast.com) — A 22-year-old Soledad resident was arrested after deputies say he brandished a gun at a King City party, then ran through a crowded second gathering before being subdued. Monterey County deputies recovered a loaded handgun, extra magazine and suspected drugs, and booked him on multiple firearm, obstruction and probation-violation charges, with bail set at $120,000.
   

• DHS Expands Public Immigration Offender Database by 5,000 Names, Total Tops 40,000 – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Federal officials say a Surenos gang member with attempted murder and drug charges was arrested in Soledad as part of a nationwide immigration enforcement push. His case is one of thousands now listed in a DHS database that publicly highlights noncitizens with serious criminal histories, reflecting the Trump administration's focus on high-profile immigration offenders.
   

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Monday October 12
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Saturday October 3
• Pumpkin Spice & Pilates →
  1092 Monterey Street, Soledad
  8:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• MC-CHOICE Unit →
  Soledad WIC, 355 Gabilan Dr, Soledad
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Wednesday October 7
• Pumpkin Spice & Pilates →
  1092 Monterey Street, Soledad
  8:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Comedy Night at Cruz De Madera Taproom →
  Cruz De Madera Taproom, LLC, 148 Main Street, Soledad
  8:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• MC-CHOICE Unit →
  Soledad WIC, 355 Gabilan Dr, Soledad
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• El Mercadito →
  Location 555 Front Street Soledad CA 93960, 555 Front Street, Soledad
Tuesday October 20
• MC-CHOICE Unit →
  Soledad WIC, 355 Gabilan Dr, Soledad
  9:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Scream & Sculpt - A Killer Halloween Pilates Pop-Up! →
  1092 Monterey Street, Soledad
  8:00 am
Tuesday October 27
• MC-CHOICE Unit →
  Soledad WIC, 355 Gabilan Dr, Soledad
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3
• Harvest Party 2026 →
  Scheid Vineyards Winery, 1972 Hobson Ave, Greenfield
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Live Music Sunday: Matt Masih →
  Scheid Vineyards Winery, 1972 Hobson Ave, Greenfield
  1:00 pm

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• Soledad Unified School District posted a job opening for Athletic Coaches | Soledad High School (2026/2027 School Year) in Soledad. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Greenfield

• Wellness Centers open at King City, Greenfield high schools (kingcityrustler.com)
• King City and Greenfield celebrate victories (salinasvalleytribune.com)
• Sept. 30, 2026 (salinasvalleytribune.com)

King City

• Simplifying Care: Online Scheduling Comes to Mee Memorial (kingcityrustler.com)
• Jolon Road awarded $9.8M grant for repairs (kingcityrustler.com)

Carmel Valley

• Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley and Big Sur under a dense fog advisory (sacbee.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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