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A local delegation of South County officials attended a public meeting Aug. 29 in San Francisco to receive information they already knew was coming.

GREENFIELD — The state and county orders to shut down all schools has left educators working on ways to continue education while students remain at home. Greenfield Union School District has begun distance-learning programs enhanced by computer and internet components, distributing computers to students to ensure their access...

GREENFIELD — David Rivera was sworn in before the public as the newest officer in the Greenfield Police Department during the Jan. 14 city council meeting. Rivera was officially in his third week of duty, having completed the police academy on Dec. 20. “It’s a tough...

Transportation Agency for Monterey County and Monterey-Salinas Transit announced this week that the federal government shutdown is adversely affecting regional transportation projects and transit services in the county.

SOLEDAD — South County’s first monarch butterfly sanctuary has been created at Frank Ledesma Elementary School in Soledad, and similar gardens are being planned for surrounding communities in the near future. Students, parents and staff members from Frank Ledesma Elementary hosted a kickoff event Oct....

“Shrek Jr., the Musical” opens Friday, May 5, at 7 p.m., followed by a Saturday performance (May 6) also at 7 p.m. This year Sol Treasures is adding a matinee on Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m.

Greenfield City Council has pledged up to $10 million of support for a new courthouse if the Monterey County Superior Court continues its development of the South County Regional Courthouse Project located in Greenfield.

MONTEREY COUNTY — There are now five confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Monterey County as of Friday, up one from yesterday’s announcement, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department. Four of the cases are travel-related, and the other is...

Gonzales High School senior Cindy Aguilar recently met with Tony Thurmond, the new state superintendent of public instruction, to speak with him about mental health services for high school students.

GREENFIELD — Gregory Allen, a commander and acting chief with the Greenfield Police Department from 2015 to 2017, will rejoin the department as chief of police in September, the city announced Monday. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/gregory-allen-to-rejoin-greenfield-police-department-as-chief-of-police/