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Last Sunday’s Ranch Rodeo drew 116 participants from the Central Coast and paid out nearly $14,000 in prize money to winners at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Rava Equestrian Center in King City.

Edward Lara and Jovanna Acevedo speak about National Pi Day.

At about 9 a.m. on June 28, CAL FIRE received reports of a vegetation fire near the community of Bradley in southern Monterey County.

Gonzales High School senior Cindy Aguilar-Castaneda has been selected to represent California at the 57th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program, sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for students interested in pursuing careers in public service.

GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council members approved the formation of an application committee for Prop 68 funds during their Sept. 8 meeting. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-city-council-approves-grant-process-for-creating-new-park/

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything we are thankful for, such as family and friends. In the spirit of the holiday, South County Newspapers asked local students from King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales what they are thankful for this year.

GREENFIELD — The Democratic National Convention will take place Aug. 17 through Aug. 20, during which time delegates will cast their vote for their party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming election in November. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-resident-chosen-as-biden-delegate-on-behalf-of-californias-20th-congressional-district/

GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council has approved the acceptance of $461,000 in state funding in order to respond to local youth programs designed to divert teens away from crime. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/community-raises-concerns-over-potential-school-resource-officer-at-greenfield-high/

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...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is requiring residents to wear a face covering when going out into the public to perform essential activities, effective Thursday, April 30, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. “As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, we are continuously reassessing our policies...