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GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council members approved the formation of a youth council in partnership with Greenfield High School during their Oct. 13 regular meeting. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-city-leaders-approve-formation-of-youth-council/

A group of registered nurses at Mee Memorial Hospital hosted a vigil last Monday evening to pay tribute to their colleagues who were recently laid off at the facility and alert the community about administrative changes they say are putting patient care at risk.

GREENFIELD — Trustees from the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District heard from members of the Greenfield High School Speech and Debate Team at their Jan. 24 board meeting, during which the students asked for a resolution to the team’s suspension status...

SALINAS VALLEY — Greenfield High School students teamed up with the local police and fire departments last week to host a Thank a Firefighter Donation Drive. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-community-delivers-care-packages-to-dolan-fire-base-camp/

GREENFIELD — A holiday parade cruised through city streets last Friday night to spread festive cheer, one of four events planned Dec. 11 as part of the 2020 Virtual Holiday Celebration in Greenfield. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-celebrates-christmas-season-with-festive-parade-virtual-events/

A $2.9 million grant has been awarded to the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County to help eradicate 215 acres of an invasive plant that has infested more than 1,500 acres of the Salinas River.

A new collaborative group focusing on Latino outreach in south Monterey County recently hosted its first event, providing information about end-of-life care and the services available to the community.

GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield hosted a moment of remembrance last Friday in honor of the victims and heroes of 9/11. The morning ceremony was held outside the entrance to the Greenfield Civic Center and featured several guest speakers, including Fire Chief Jim Langborg...

A new study space has opened to help fifth- through eighth-grade students learn math, technology and arts and crafts skills at the Patriot Park Community Center in Greenfield.

Robert Thorp, better known as Bob to Greenfield residents, can still recall what the schools were like in 1938.