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GREENFIELD — Monterey County Fire Chiefs Association has honored Greenfield Firefighter Art Hernandez with the Volunteer Firefighter of the Year Award during an awards ceremony Jan. 13. “It’s an honor to win this for South Monterey County,” said Hernandez, 45, who has been a volunteer...

The number of homeless individuals living in Monterey County decreased during a two-year period, according to a new count released Aug. 22; however, that number increased in the four South County cities.

Local youth and their families recently got to meet Greenfield Community Science Workshop’s new employee and author Curt Gabrielson to hear about his latest book, “More Tinkering: Kids in the Tropics Learn by Making Stuff,” and partake in hands-on science activities at the Greenfield Library.

Tow trucks, CHP vehicles, ambulances and more drove down Front Street in Soledad on Aug. 23 to celebrate the Spirit Ride’s “Slow Down, Move Over” event.

Sol Treasures has unveiled its latest hands-on exhibit called “Scientific Art” in partnership with the Greenfield Community Science Workshop, featuring a collection of interactive objects made from trash and recycled materials.

SOUTH COUNTY — Local Cub Scouts from King City and Greenfield joined together for a cleanup day Sept. 21, picking up litter along the walking trail at San Lorenzo County Park in King City. Members of King City in Bloom, which also works to improve...

Former King City resident Hector Dionicio Mendoza and Greenfield volunteer Silka Saavedra will be honored for their contribution to the arts this Saturday at the 14th Annual Champions of the Arts Gala, presented by the Arts Council for Monterey County.

MONTEREY COUNTY — The number of residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Monterey County has increased to 108, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department. As of April 14, 38 of the confirmed cases appear to have been acquired locally through community spread,...

Important hearing regarding the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District’s 2017-18 LCAP and Budget on June 6th...

GREENFIELD — New orders from the state have not modified existing guidance for the operation of in-person instruction at elementary schools, so Greenfield Union School District has continued with small-group instruction since receiving waiver approval in November. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-schools-continue-with-in-person-instruction/