Arroyo Seco to host Duck Race Saturday
Arroyo Seco Citizen’s Association will present the Arroyo Seco Duck Race this Saturday to raise funds for the local fire station and its volunteer firefighters.
Big Sur International Marathon this weekend
The 32nd annual Big Sur International Marathon is Sunday, April 30. The 26.2-mile foot race, a major sporting event on California’s Central Coast, necessitates the temporary closure of California Highway 1 from south of Carmel to Big Sur for a half day.
Soledad Mission Fiesta activities set for Sunday
The 57th Annual Soledad Mission Fiesta is set for this Sunday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Soledad Mission.
Under new management
New City Manager Jaime Fontes and Interim Police Chief Anthony Sollecito met and greeted residents last week during their first days on the job.
Greenfield Fire Department receives grant to improve communications
Greenfield Fire Department and the Gonzales Fire Department are among four Monterey County cities that were chosen to receive a grant totaling $853,694 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.
Science success
Greenfield Community Science Workshop, which offers free hands-on science activities for South County youth and families, has been recognized by Assemblymember Anna Caballero as the 2018 Non-Profit of the Year for the 30th Assembly District.
Measure C failing by narrow margin
The Special Parcel Tax measure to support the Greenfield Fire Protection District is close to approval with 65.76 percent; however, the measure needs two-thirds, or 67 percent, voter approval to pass.
CiclovÃa comes to South County for first time
A new event to promote bicycling and fitness is making its way to South County for the first time this Sunday, Sept. 9, in Gonzales.
Greenfield FFA shows well at fair
Greenfield FFA had a successful year at this year’s Monterey County Fair, with students from the chapter exhibiting sheep, rabbits, floral arrangements and horticulture projects.
A tour through art
The 27th Annual Monterey County Artist Open Studio Tour, sponsored by Arts Habitat, is coming to South County this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 1.