Salinas River restoration effort receives $3M grant
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.
New study space helps youth with homework
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.
Public hearing set for weed abatement ordinance in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Protection District will be hosting a public hearing for the purposes of an introduction and first reading of an ordinance concerning weed and refuse abatement on Wednesday, March 10, at 5 p.m.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/public-hearing-set-for-weed-abatement-ordinance-in-greenfield/
Fort Hunter Liggett’s Youth Fishing Derby draws hundreds
Fort Hunter Liggett’s 16th annual Youth Fishing Derby opened on a sunny morning April 14 at Del Venturi Pond, drawing more than 200 local children age 15 and younger to compete for prizes.
Hospice Giving Foundation hosts first Latino outreach event in South County
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.
Longtime resident Bob Thorp recalls life growing up in Greenfield
Robert Thorp, better known as Bob to Greenfield residents, can still recall what the schools were like in 1938.
Phased reopening to bring some Greenfield students back to campus
GREENFIELD — The board of trustees for Greenfield Union School District has approved a gradual reopening plan that calls for small groups of students to be invited back to their campuses beginning with the academic year’s second quarter.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/phased-reopening-to-bring-some-greenfield-students-back-to-campus/
Second resident dies from coronavirus in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department reported the county’s second death of a resident from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Tuesday.
No other information about the individual has been released.
As of the health department's latest report, there are now 42 confirmed cases of residents...
Greenfield firefighters adopt cleaning procedures to reduce coronavirus spread
GREENFIELD — Firefighters with the Greenfield Fire
Department have begun operating with new cleaning procedures to ensure the safety
of their crews and the community as they respond to area emergencies.
When responding to a call, dispatchers now ask questions of
the location to possibly advise incoming fire...
Greenfield firefighters induct new engine
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Department hosted a “push-in” ceremony for its brand-new fire engine Nov. 12.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-firefighters-induct-new-engine/
