Chief swears in
Denise Chavez Oglesby was sworn in Dec. 20 as Greenfield’s next chief of police during a ceremony at the Greenfield Civic Center.
CONGRATS, GRADS!
Greenfield High School stadium was packed Saturday morning with full seats and standing crowds to celebrate the graduation of approximately 160 students.
Salinas Valley State Prison approaches Soledad to partner on Camp Grace program
Salinas Valley State Prison’s new warden reached out to Soledad City Council to discuss a partnership for food and beverages for youth campers.
New bins combat opioid epidemic
New bins for unwanted or expired prescription medications have been installed at the King City, Greenfield and Gonzales police departments, providing a way for residents to properly dispose of these drugs before they fall into the wrong hands.
Grass fires keep crews busy in South County
A pair of wildland fires in the King City and Soledad areas kept local firefighters busy Monday, though no injuries nor damaged structures were reported in either incident.
Bruins royalty
Greenfield High School students Fidel Cortes and Sara Raya were crowned Homecoming King and Queen, respectively, during halftime at last Friday’s football game against Marina.
YMCA raising funds for local after-school programs
Central Coast YMCA is in the middle of its annual giving campaign, and the South County YMCA is more than halfway through its community fundraiser.
Schools offer free summer food program
During the summer, from June 12 through July 7, children 18 and younger can eat a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday, at Vista Verde and Cesar Chavez schools in Greenfield.
Dollar General opens new store in Greenfield
Dollar General’s newest store at 326 El Camino Real in Greenfield is now open. In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices.
