Chief gives Police Academy speech
For the first time, a Greenfield police chief was the guest speaker for the Monterey South Bay Police Academy in Salinas last month.
Homelessness increases in South County, report shows
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.
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,...
New laws take effect in California for 2020
CALIFORNIA — The beginning of a new year comes with many new
laws taking effect throughout the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed numerous bills into law that aim to tackle issues including firearms, housing, pollution, schools, animal rights and more.
South Monterey County businesses,...
King City dancers gain acceptance to national ballet company
Four King City students have been selected among thousands of dancers across the United States to train with the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre this summer.
Improvements in the works for Greenfield middle school
GREENFIELD — Officials from Vista Verde Middle School
delivered an update on the school’s performance during the Greenfield Union
School District Board Meeting on Jan. 9.
“Our school has made lots of positive improvements, a key
one would be school culture,” said Assistant Principal Norma De Santos.
So...
Lightin’ up the town
Driving down Broadway at night in the City of King just got brighter and energy efficient to boot with the installation of new street lights.
Students learn about professions for Career Day
Oak Avenue Elementary School students and staff learn about various careers from local professionals March 28 during Career Day in Greenfield.
Work begins on next phase of Yanks Air Museum
After at least six years of stalling, construction for the Yanks Air Museum has restarted in Greenfield.
Greenfield firefighters adopt cleaning procedures to reduce coronavirus spread
GREENFIELD — Firefighters with the Greenfield Fire
Department have begun operating with new cleaning procedures to ensure the safety
of their crews and the community as they respond to area emergencies.
When responding to a call, dispatchers now ask questions of
the location to possibly advise incoming fire...
