South County cities win Clean Air awards
The Cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad received awards from the Monterey Bay Area Resources District for being Clean Air Leaders on June 22 at the Monterey Tides Hotel.
Helping those in need
Just in time for the holiday season, a new toy donation container has been set up inside the Greenfield Civic Center as part of the annual winter coat drive.
FARM TO FABLE: Salinas Valley Fair attracts nearly 30,000 visitors
Nearly 30,000 people attended the 75th annual Salinas Valley Fair in King City to celebrate the milestone anniversary, despite the unseasonably cool weather and scattered rain showers throughout the weekend.
Free Pet Food Bank distribution event set for Saturday in Greenfield
MONTEREY COUNTY — Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Monterey County is focused on keeping pets in their homes with their families during this difficult time.Â
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/free-pet-food-bank-distribution-event-set-for-saturday-in-greenfield/
Greenfield officials honor historic librarian’s contributions to city
GREENFIELD — A new photo and plaque will be on display at the Greenfield Library when patrons are allowed to re-enter, following a recent dedication that took place in honor of one of the city’s first librarians.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-officials-honor-historic-librarians-contributions-to-city/
5 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — There are now five confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Monterey County as of Friday, up one from yesterday’s announcement, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department.
Four of the cases are travel-related, and the other is...
Barbecue benefits Greenfield Clinic expansion
Mee Memorial Healthcare System and Greenfield Rotary Club teamed up to host a Swiss sausage barbecue fundraiser in Greenfield to build awareness and raise support through a grassroots effort.
Foods Co to no longer accept VISA credit cards
Foods Co Supermarkets recently announced that its 21 stores and five fuel centers in Central and Northern California, including stores in Soledad and Salinas, will no longer accept VISA credit cards as a form of payment, effective Aug. 14.
Lake Nacimiento closed to visitors over COVID-19 concerns
BRADLEY — Monterey County Resource Management Agency has announced the closure of the resort and recreational area at Lake Nacimiento effective April 2 over concerns related to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
“Due to governmental restrictions and in light of cases occurring near...
Workshop discusses fair housing issues
The last of four fair housing community workshops took place June 23 in Gonzales with the goal of providing awareness about fair housing and identifying some of the housing problems in South County.