Registration extended for countywide Artists Open Studio Tour
Regular registration period for the Monterey County Artists Open Studio Tour was originally scheduled to end May 5 but has been extended to May 31.
Ocean Guardians
Thanks to the hard work of teachers at Vista Verde and the generosity of the Marine Sanctuary and Ocean Guardian Grant, local students have become stewards of the Arroyo Seco River this year.
Student to attend National Leadership Forum
Fifth-grade student Mikalia Martens will join other outstanding elementary school students from across the state over the summer to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience.
Wild hogs tear up San Lorenzo County Park fields
A sounder of wild hogs tore up the fields at San Lorenzo County Park in King City over the weekend, leaving a mess for park employees and volunteers who surveyed the damage Monday morning.
Greenfield elementary students honor local veterans at ceremonies
GREENFIELD — Greenfield’s Cesar Chavez Elementary School hosted its annual Veterans Day Assembly last Friday, Nov. 8.
Veterans from the community were invited to attend and be honored for their service to the country. Cesar Chavez students spoke about the importance of Veterans Day as...
Salinas Valley’s Meals on Wheels announces new staff, board members
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley, Inc. (MOWSV) has announced that Robyn Chamberlin has joined the current Board of Directors as incoming treasurer.
Monterey County library, residents create face masks to combat coronavirus
SALINAS VALLEY — The spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has
caused an increased need for masks, from medical-grade to simply covering one’s
face, all with the intent of reducing the rate of infection at a community and
worldwide level.
This has caused a shortage of higher-end masks...
Blue Zones Project eyes Salinas Valley for longer lives
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County is being examined as a possible area for the Blue Zones Project (BZP), with a Wine at Five social hour and keynote presentation planned for Feb. 26, followed by a community presentation on Feb. 27 at the Salinas...
Wildflowers blooming on Army base
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.
Birthday bash
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.
