Salinas Valley cities declare local emergency over coronavirus threat, as Monterey County confirms first two cases
SALINAS VALLEY — The South Monterey County cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City each signed proclamations declaring a local emergency Monday due to the current threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“The potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our...
Greenfield farmworker wins $2M from lottery
A Greenfield farmworker is counting his blessings after winning $2 million from a lottery ticket.
Residents encouraged to sign up for free clean drinking water
State Water Board bilingual staff, along with Monterey County Public Health, will have a booth to sign up any qualified residents this Sunday for free bottled drinking water if they have domestic wells with high nitrate levels.
What counts as ‘essential business’ in Monterey County amid COVID-19 stay-at-home order
MONTEREY COUNTY — California residents have been advised to stay indoors, and only leave their home for essential items or services, since the statewide stay-at-home order went into effect March 19 to help combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Essential businesses, however, can stay open...
South County Trashion Show brings Mardi Gras flair to fairgrounds
SALINAS VALLEY — Alliance on Aging hosted the fifth annual
South County Trashion Show at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City last
Thursday, which coincided with the organization’s 50th anniversary year.
The theme for the Feb. 20 fundraiser was Mardi Gras, and
dress designers were directed...
Council approves Patriot Park improvement projects
City Council approves repairs to restrooms and to build a food concession stand at Patriot Park.
Supporting the arts
The 14th Annual Champions of the Arts Gala recently honored former King City resident Hector Dionicio Mendoza and longtime Greenfield volunteer Silka Saavedra, among others, for their contributions to the local arts community.
South County cohort of teaching students graduate from Hartnell
The joint Teacher Pathway Program at Hartnell College and California State University, Monterey Bay, on May 19 recognized South County students who are graduating from Hartnell and moving on to complete their preparation to become classroom teachers.
Monterey County schools extend closure until May 4 due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic
MONTEREY
COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education announced Thursday that most of
the county’s school districts and charter schools are not anticipating to
reopen before May 4 due to ongoing concerns related to the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19).
In
a letter signed by the county superintendent and school leaders, the...
City of Greenfield begins search for new police chief
GREENFIELD — An official search for Greenfield’s next permanent chief of police was announced in April by the city.
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