Former ‘MythBusters’ host Grant Imahara helps bring science to South County
SOLEDAD — Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries brought science to the forefront last Friday during the MythBusters Family Event at Soledad High School, where youth and their families could partake in STEM activities as well as meet former TV host and robotics expert Grant Imahara.
Imahara,...
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,...
Jury convicts Greenfield man for possessing child porn
GREENFIELD — A former resident of Greenfield has been found guilty of possessing child pornography.
Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Dec. 10 that a jury found Brandon Conner, 36, guilty of the crime during a retrial.
Connor, who lived in Greenfield at the...
Greenfield City Council fires police chief
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has entered the
new year under the command of Capt. James Hunt, the acting chief since late
May.
The shift in leadership began after Chief Denise Chavez
Oglesby was placed on administrative leave, but it came with finalization when the
Greenfield City Council...
History Day
Vista Verde students participate in Monterey County History Day on March 18 and two students go onto state competition in May.
Salinas Valley Fair celebrates 75 years of fun
An opening ceremony for the 75th Annual Salinas Valley Fair is set for Thursday morning to celebrate the milestone anniversary and commence this year’s festivities at the fairgrounds in King City.
Greenfield firefighters help design new fire engine to replace aging fleet
GREENFIELD — Members of the Greenfield Fire Department recently traveled more than 2,800 miles to Bradenton, Fla., to work on the design of their new custom fire engine at the Pierce Manufacturing facility.
Earlier this year
Greenfield City Council approved $600,000 in the 2019-20 budget for...
Vista Verde students compete in Monterey County History Day
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.
Physics Bus pays a visit to Greenfield
The renown Physics Bus, run by the Physics Factory out of Arizona, recently came to South County to pay a visit to the Greenfield Community Science Workshop.
City welcomes new fire chief
A new fire chief has joined the Greenfield Fire Department, as Jim Langborg was sworn in at the Nov. 13 city council meeting.
