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GREENFIELD — The Circle of Friends club at Greenfield High School hosted its second annual art show on Feb. 7, displaying student and community art that was for sale and up for auction. Not only did they collect funds for their club to help students on campus,...

In a ceremony Feb. 12 at the French Consulate in San Francisco, Dr. Duane Hyde — a longtime resident and family doctor of King City — was recognized for his service in World War II with the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest order of merit for military and civil awards.

The Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries will be holding a series of Meet and Greet events in May throughout the county to discuss countywide literacy efforts.

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/

It was a record year for local oil company Aera Energy’s annual food drive last week, with the equivalent of 16,101 pounds of food donated to the Food Bank for Monterey County.

GREENFIELD — Stephanie Garcia was recognized for her community contributions during the Jan. 12 meeting of Greenfield City Council, as Mayor Lance Walker presented her with a certificate of appreciation. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-mayor-recognizes-volunteer-for-community-contributions/

Two local state agencies are making the switch over to wind energy, Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility, which are working with Foundation Windpower to bring the green resource to the facilities just outside of Soledad.

GREENFIELD — Families who drove up to Arroyo Seco Academy in Greenfield recently were able to pick up books to read during the government-ordered shutdown of schools, thanks to local teacher Janene Wendrick. “They don’t have access to the library at this time, so I chose...

SOUTH COUNTY — Local Cub Scouts from King City and Greenfield joined together for a cleanup day Sept. 21, picking up litter along the walking trail at San Lorenzo County Park in King City. Members of King City in Bloom, which also works to improve...

Pete’s Towing and towing companies throughout California are aiming to bring more awareness to the “Slow Down Move Over” campaign, which tries to increase public awareness about safety when passing emergency vehicles on the highway or roadways.