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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released preliminary results from its new five-star rating system for Nursing Home Facilities, and has given Mee Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit unit a five-star rating.

The occasional three-digit weather over the past few weeks didn’t stop faithful Zumba enthusiasts from getting their fitness on outdoors during last Saturday’s community event, “Summer Fun Zumba 2017,” at Eden Valley Care Center.

Mee Memorial Healthcare System will lay off dozens of employees next month in an effort to “reduce financial vulnerabilities and keep essential services in the community,” health officials announced last Friday.

GREENFIELD — Educators and staff from all campuses of Greenfield Union School District joined with Greenfield Fire Department to host an educator parade last Thursday that knotted through the city’s residential areas. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-teacher-parade-offers-chance-for-summer-goodbyes/

GREENFIELD — An annual coat drive in Greenfield is once again seeking donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter. Greenfield resident Avelina Torres is spearheading the coat drive for the fifth year in a row. New this year,...

A 65-year-old Greenfield resident is celebrating his good fortune after claiming a Mystery Crossword scratcher worth $750,000.

GREENFIELD — The state and county orders to shut down all schools has left educators working on ways to continue education while students remain at home. Greenfield Union School District has begun distance-learning programs enhanced by computer and internet components, distributing computers to students to ensure their access...

GREENFIELD — Area elected officials are urging South Monterey County residents to get tested for Covid-19 at the Greenfield location, noting that if the site isn’t used more frequently, it might be shifted to another city by the state. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/free-covid-19-testing-offered-in-greenfield-for-all-county-residents/

King City in Bloom hosted a dedication ceremony June 13 for the new windmill and landscaping at the entrance to San Lorenzo County Park in King City.

GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield hosted a moment of remembrance last Friday in honor of the victims and heroes of 9/11. The morning ceremony was held outside the entrance to the Greenfield Civic Center and featured several guest speakers, including Fire Chief Jim Langborg...