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New routing options that would speed up bus service between Salinas and South County are being considered by Monterey-Salinas Transit.

City of Greenfield celebrated its 72nd birthday last week with councilmembers, city staff and community members gathering and eating cake at the City Hall Chambers.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is requiring residents to wear a face covering when going out into the public to perform essential activities, effective Thursday, April 30, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. “As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, we are continuously reassessing our policies...

In a ceremony Feb. 12 at the French Consulate in San Francisco, Dr. Duane Hyde — a longtime resident and family doctor of King City — was recognized for his service in World War II with the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest order of merit for military and civil awards.

GREENFIELD — Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Monterey County is offering a free pet food bank event on Saturday, June 20, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Patriot Park in Greenfield. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/spca-monterey-county-to-distribute-free-pet-food-saturday-in-greenfield/

For the first time, Salinas Valley Fair auctioned off a market goat — raised by Ivan Trujillo of Greenfield High School FFA — as the Heritage Foundation Scholarship animal for nearly $1,385 per pound, resulting in a total of $108,000 raised.

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.

GREENFIELD — A new fire engine is on the way for Greenfield Fire Department after the Board of Supervisors approved a $700,000 grant in late April. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/new-fire-engine-on-the-way-for-greenfield/

An excessive heat advisory has been issued for the Central Coast and is expected to be in effect through Monday, with temperatures in parts of Monterey County possibly hitting triple digits this weekend.

SALINAS — The California Rodeo executive board has voted to postpone the 110th California Rodeo Salinas, which will now take place Oct. 8 to 11, preceded by the Professional Bull Riding event on Oct. 7. The shift in timing came after a recommendation from the...