Public hearing set for weed abatement ordinance in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Protection District will be hosting a public hearing for the purposes of an introduction and first reading of an ordinance concerning weed and refuse abatement on Wednesday, March 10, at 5 p.m.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/public-hearing-set-for-weed-abatement-ordinance-in-greenfield/
Salinas River restoration effort receives $3M grant
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.
Public meetings to discuss Salinas Valley Recycles’ long-term facility project
The Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (aka Salinas Valley Recycles) has released a Notice of Preparation stating its intent to produce an Environmental Impact Report under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Long-Term Facility Needs Study
Greenfield firefighter named top volunteer for his devotion
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...
Science kits offer educational activity for South Monterey County youth
GREENFIELD — Youth in Greenfield and South Monterey County
have been able to supplement their homework packets and distance learning with
science lessons contained in “Bags Full of Science,” a project by the
Greenfield Community Science Workshop.
The bags contain materials for science projects and
instructions in both...
Greenfield hires quintet of new, bilingual police officers
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department welcomed five new officers to the city during a swearing-in ceremony last Monday.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-hires-quintet-of-new-bilingual-police-officers/
Hartnell superintendent granted emergency powers for college district
SALINAS — Hartnell
Community College’s Governing Board voted unanimously to grant temporary
emergency powers to Superintendent/President Patricia Hsieh, during an
emergency meeting Wednesday.
All seven district directors were present for the March 18 vote,
but the student member was absent.
The action allows Hsieh to respond to the novel coronavirus...
Additional members sought for Greenfield’s Parks and Recreation Committee
Greenfield City Council authorized an increase in the membership of the Parks and Recreation Committee to include three members of the public.
Heavy downpour, flooding cause havoc for South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Last week’s torrential downpour caused major flooding throughout South Monterey County that stalled traffic for hours on Highway 101 and devastated the small town of Chualar, which was left with a messy aftermath.
National Weather Service issued a significant weather advisory last...
Greenfield resident chosen as Biden delegate on behalf of California’s 20th Congressional District
GREENFIELD — The Democratic National Convention will take place Aug. 17 through Aug. 20, during which time delegates will cast their vote for their party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming election in November.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-resident-chosen-as-biden-delegate-on-behalf-of-californias-20th-congressional-district/
