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Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum has welcomed a special exhibit with local roots in the area, featuring the historic expedition of Capt. Juan Bautista de Anza and hundreds of families who traveled from Mexico through California beginning in 1775 to establish a mission and presidio in San Francisco.

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...

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.

GREENFIELD — Vista Verde Middle School in Greenfield hosted a drive-through eighth-grade promotion ceremony Friday for the first time this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/photos-greenfields-vista-verde-hosts-drive-through-promotion-for-eighth-graders/

SALINAS VALLEY — Greenfield High School students teamed up with the local police and fire departments last week to host a Thank a Firefighter Donation Drive. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-community-delivers-care-packages-to-dolan-fire-base-camp/

Former King City resident Hector Dionicio Mendoza and Greenfield volunteer Silka Saavedra will be honored for their contribution to the arts this Saturday at the 14th Annual Champions of the Arts Gala, presented by the Arts Council for Monterey County.

Dozens of South County youth took part in surf and beach soccer camps earlier this month with the Wahine Project at Casa Verde Beach in Monterey.

As part of the Army’s Ready and Resilient campaign to promote healthy living habits, Fort Hunter Liggett is hosting its first-ever triathlon Saturday, June 10, consisting of a 1/4-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and 5K run.

Due to an outbreak of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California, Salinas Valley Fair officials have canceled poultry shows and exhibits at this year’s event in King City.

In a ceremony Feb. 12 at the French Consulate in San Francisco, Dr. Duane Hyde — a longtime resident and family doctor of King City — was recognized for his service in World War II with the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest order of merit for military and civil awards.