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Hi there, Soledad! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Soledad police handled this month on Market, Front, and more
  • See how Soledad's premium gas price stacks up across the county
  • How an armed Soledad man's late-night party chase ended in arrest

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 91, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Published Sept. 23, 2026 (salinasvalleytribune.com) — Soledad residents can see a detailed rundown of recent police calls, including domestic violence, a dog bite, a structure fire, drug possession, traffic pursuits, and fraud on familiar streets like Market, Front, Monterey, and Palm. The report also lists incidents in neighboring King City, Greenfield, and Gonzales, offering a snapshot of crime and safety issues across South Monterey County.
   

• Premium gas at $5.89 per gallon in Monterey County in week ending Sept. 19 (montereytimes.com) — Soledad drivers are paying among the higher premium gas prices in Monterey County, with recent reports showing local stations well above the county's $5.89-per-gallon low. The article compares Soledad's prices with nearby communities like Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, and Salinas, and explains how global oil markets and refinery issues are keeping fuel costs elevated this fall.
   

• Soledad man arrested after armed foot pursuit in King City (salinasvalleytribune.com) — A 22-year-old Soledad resident was arrested after allegedly brandishing a gun at a King City party, then running through a crowded gathering while armed before being tased and found hiding under a vehicle. Deputies recovered a loaded handgun, an extra large-capacity magazine, and a controlled substance. Investigators are also seeking charges against a woman accused of interfering during the chase.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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