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October 8, 2025

Deniz named grand marshal

Local veteran Veronica Deniz has been named grand marshal of this year’s Fourth of July Parade in King City.

No longer just a dream

Salinas Valley businessman Raymond Costa, who owns and operates 10 local McDonald’s franchises, helped to make the college aspirations of his employees possible last Wednesday.

Summer reading program returns

The Summer Reading Program is underway at Monterey County Free Libraries with the theme “Reading Takes You Everywhere.”

Longtime teacher retires after cancer battle

Longtime Greenfield elementary teacher Dee Heckman is retiring due to a battle with cancer.

Council fires city manager ‘without cause’

Greenfield City Council has fired City Manager Jaime Fontes after a closed session vote during a special meeting Friday night.

Greenfield council fires city manager

Greenfield City Council has fired City Manager Jaime Fontes during a special meeting Friday night.

Fundraiser to benefit fire engine restoration

Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum’s second annual Cocktails in the Barn this Friday will celebrate the recent acquisition of King City’s first fire engine while raising funds for its restoration.

Voters choose candidates, approve measures

California voters took to the polls last Tuesday to decide on numerous candidates for state and county offices as well as local measures in the June 5 primary election, the results of which are continuing to be counted.

Red hot high-five

Hundreds of students at Mary Chapa Academy gathered upon the school’s blacktop with signs ready on the first morning of June, awaiting their famous visitor who had come to see the artistry they produced.

CONGRATS, GRADS!

Greenfield High School stadium was packed Saturday morning with full seats and standing crowds to celebrate the graduation of approximately 160 students.