DRESSED TO THRILL
Trash never goes out of style, as seen at the 2018 South County Trashion Show in which local designers let their creativity shine through 26 unique dresses made from recycled and repurposed materials.
Summit to combat gang violence
Local families, youth and adults are invited to be a part of the annual Gang Prevention Summit on Saturday, Jan. 27, a free event at the Salinas Clubhouse of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County at 85 Maryal Drive, behind the Salinas Sports Complex. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Going behind the emergency calls
Four years, William Harry, director of emergencies, has been managing the Monterey County Emergency Communications Center (MCECC), which serves local cities including Greenfield, King City, Soledad and Gonzales.
Greenfield murder suspect arrested
Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted the South County Major Crimes Unit last Wednesday to arrest a 19-year-old suspect in connection with the February shooting that killed a Greenfield father of two.
County awarded $6M to expand mental health services
Monterey County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau has been awarded $6 million from the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections.
Greenfield joins Monterey Bay Community Power
The City of Greenfield is joining the larger regional effort to bring clean energy to its customers. On March 28, the City Council entered into a Joint Powers Agreement for the formation of Monterey Bay Community Power.
Schools re-evaluate safety procedures
Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City school districts are working on changing safety procedures to ensure student safety.
Travis’ Trek
A Napa teenager has embarked on a nearly 1,000-mile bicycle ride to raise money and awareness for the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation, stopping in Greenfield over the weekend before continuing his 18-day journey from Oregon to Mexico.
Champions of the Arts
Sol Treasures in King City and Ellen Martin of the Greenfield Cultural Arts Center will be honored for their contribution to the arts this Saturday at the 13th Annual Champions of the Arts Gala, presented by the Arts Council for Monterey County.
All the trimmings
Hundreds of residents received a free meal with all the trimmings Sunday afternoon during the annual Greenfield Community Thanksgiving Dinner, presented by the Greenfield City Partnership Nonprofit Organization and the Greenfield Lions Club.
