Blue Star Moms raise money for military care packages
The local Blue Star Mothers of America group, in conjunction with Nana’s BBQ Grill in Chualar, put on a fundraiser March 25 to help send care packages to U.S. service members deployed all over the world.
Festival provides resources, screenings for young children
Greenfield parents and students gathered at Memorial Hall for a kindergarten resource fair on March 15.
Local veteran stories being sought
The King City Branch of Monterey County Free Libraries in collaboration with the Story Center and California State Library is looking to capture the voices, experiences and life stories of local veterans, to be preserved and presented with dignity for the
Local law enforcement takes part in annual Torch Run
King City and Greenfield police departments participated in carrying the Special Olympics Northern California’s “Flame of Hope” through their respective cities last week for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Republican Women to send care packages to troops
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be sending packages to the troops on June 6, and the club is looking for addresses of local servicemen or women serving in harm’s way.
Pinnacles National Park limits visitor services due to partial government shutdown
Due to the federal government shutdown and a lapse in federal funding, Pinnacles National Park will temporarily reduce some of its services while the park remains open to visitors.
White selected to fill council vacancy
Greenfield City Council has appointed longtime resident Robert “Bob” White to fill the vacant seat on the dais.
Smoke from wildfires affecting air quality in tri-county area
Smoke transported from the massive wildfires currently burning in Northern California, Washington, Oregon and British Columbia may degrade air quality in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, possibly causing the concentration of smoke to reach unhealthful levels in some parts of the tri-county air basin.
Kaatia Larsen sings along with special guests at Soledad Rotary meeting
A special musical performance from Kaatia Larsen arrived at the Windmill Restaurant in Soledad on Aug. 24 in time for the Soledad Rotary Club meeting.
Mee Memorial Hospital recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mee Memorial Hospital will be offering mammograms for women over 40 at a rate of $99.
