Monterey County Dance Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker Ballet’ celebrates diamond anniversary
KING CITY — A holiday tradition that has carried on for the
past six decades in King City, “The Nutcracker Ballet” will return to the stage
this weekend for its 60th anniversary production with a few surprises in store
for audiences.
The Christmas classic, produced by Monterey County...
Monterey County resident dies from COVID-19
MONTEREY
COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department reported the county’s first death of
a resident due to complications from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on
Saturday.
According
to county health officials, the adult was hospitalized and had an underlying
health condition that “predisposed the individual to having more severe disease.”
No other...
Donations sought for annual coat drive in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — An annual coat drive in Greenfield is once again seeking donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter.
Greenfield resident Avelina Torres is spearheading the coat drive for the fifth year in a row. New this year,...
New classroom building opens at Greenfield High School
GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School celebrated the opening of its new two-story classroom building last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Located at the front of the campus, the facility presents a new “front door” to the school, along with a new parking lot, pedestrian circulation...
Greenfield hosts mini parade and party for young cancer survivor
GREENFIELD — Before heading out on her Make a Wish shopping trip last Friday, Kelly Mata received patches, a helmet and other goodies from Greenfield police and fire departments, which also put on a short parade down her street in Greenfield.
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Monterey County schools extend closure until May 4 due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic
MONTEREY
COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education announced Thursday that most of
the county’s school districts and charter schools are not anticipating to
reopen before May 4 due to ongoing concerns related to the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19).
In
a letter signed by the county superintendent and school leaders, the...
South County students start school year with fresh kicks
Hundreds of Soledad students started the 2019-20 school year this week with a brand new pair of shoes, thanks to a grant from My New Red Shoes.
Youth learn about gang violence at annual summit in Salinas
The annual Gang Prevention Summit on Jan. 26 featured many speakers from law enforcement and from the Boys and Girls Club. This year there was also a special speaker, Juan “Johnny” Gomez, who was present when two of his relatives were victims of gang violence.
Greenfield 2nd graders visit UC Santa Cruz
GREENFIELD — About 100 second graders from Oak Avenue Elementary School in Greenfield visited University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) campus Oct. 18 to take a campus tour and learn about college opportunities available to them.
“This is a great way to introduce college possibilities...
Ranch Rodeo returns Sunday
This weekend’s Monterey County Ranch Rodeo, co-produced by the Monterey County Cattlemen’s Association and the Salinas Valley Fair, will raise funds for both nonprofits while offering a fun way for local buckaroos to compete in traditional ranching contests.
