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October 9, 2025

Policy changes affecting recycling companies

Patrick Matthews, general manager of Salinas Valley Recycles, says there have been many challenges in the recycling business over the past year that are changing how things are managed on the manufacturing side of recycling.

Full STEAM ahead at Mary Chapa

Mary Chapa Academy recently partnered with Greenfield Community Science Workshop to bring a little “STEAM” to its monthly Family Art Nights for local students and their parents.

County to host cannabis forum

Monterey County is asking residents for their thoughts on how potential cannabis tax revenue should be spent.

CROWNING MOMENT

King City High School student Teagan Soares was named 2018 Miss Salinas Valley Fair last weekend after two days of competition.

Greenfield school board supports ag pesticide safety

The Board of Trustees of Greenfield Union School District voted unanimously March 8 to pass a first-of-its-kind pesticide safety resolution.

Students work their magic in ‘Aladdin,’ opening Friday

Take a magic carpet ride this weekend with students from Mary Chapa Academy as they present the school’s fourth annual spring musical, “Disney’s Aladdin Kids.”

Local officers sharpen their Spanish skills

Local police officers are working on their Spanish-speaking skills through a strengthening law enforcement grant for all four South County cities.

South Monterey County Rural Coalition hosts town hall with candidates

Southern Monterey County Rural Coalition (SMCRC) will host its seventh annual Town Hall event Friday, March 23, at 6 p.m. at the San Antonio Valley Community Center in Lockwood.

Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition kicks off Friday

Three young women will compete for the Miss Salinas Valley Fair crown beginning Friday, March 16, and concluding Saturday, March 17, in King City.

BATTER UP!

Greenfield Little League players kicked off their baseball season with their opening ceremonies this past Saturday.