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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Mayor Lance Walker delivered a state of the city speech last week, in which he reflected positively on the city’s growth and potential. Walker spoke to the gathered members of the Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated during the Jan. 7 lunch meeting....

SOUTH COUNTY — Salinas Valley Fair welcomed autumn last weekend with its second annual Fall Festival and Carnival at the fairgrounds in King City, featuring carnival rides and games, a hay maze, puppet shows, blacksmith demonstrations, farm-themed play areas, live entertainment and local vendors. The...

King City and Greenfield police departments participated in carrying the Special Olympics Northern California’s “Flame of Hope” through their respective cities last week for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.

California’s wildflower “super bloom” has made its way to Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL), which shared aerial photos of the colorful spectacle last Thursday on its social media platforms.

SALINAS — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as public health and regulatory officials in several states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas Valley. Based on new...

GREENFIELD — Area elected officials are urging South Monterey County residents to get tested for Covid-19 at the Greenfield location, noting that if the site isn’t used more frequently, it might be shifted to another city by the state. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/free-covid-19-testing-offered-in-greenfield-for-all-county-residents/

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/

GREENFIELD — School board members from the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District discussed the beginning of school and plans for potential reopening in the future during the Aug. 26 board meeting. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-king-city-high-schools-prepare-to-allow-some-students-back-on-campus/

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,...

South County’s only Farmer’s Market is open in Soledad every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.