Local News

South Monterey County Joint Union High School District welcomed a new member, Irene Garcia, to its board April 17.

South County’s first original ballet production, “The Nightingale,” dazzled audiences earlier this month with its musical score, striking costumes and strong performances from local youth at the Robert Stanton Theatre in King City.

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.

A $2.9 million grant has been awarded to the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County to help eradicate 215 acres of an invasive plant that has infested more than 1,500 acres of the Salinas River.

Coloring, cookie decorating, Easter photos and more took over the Greenfield Community Center as families and their children with special needs were treated to a fun-filled day.

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.

A new study space has opened to help fifth- through eighth-grade students learn math, technology and arts and crafts skills at the Patriot Park Community Center in Greenfield.

More than $26,000 was raised last Friday during the Fifth Annual Casino Night benefitting Rancho Cielo at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.

Step back in time to California’s mission era while attending Mission San Antonio de Padua’s annual Mission Days event this Saturday, April 6.

Vista Verde Middle School students participated in Monterey County History Day for the fourth time, and three groups walked away with awards and were invited to attend the state competition.