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October 9, 2025

In the name of science

Greenfield Community Science Workshop has received a $100,000 grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation that will allow the city program to continue offering free hands-on science activities for local youth and families.

Tax prep volunteers needed

Alliance on Aging is looking for a few South County residents to volunteer for the 2018 Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program, which offers no-cost tax preparation services for seniors in Monterey County.

Chavez announces candidacy for Monterey County supervisor

A new contender has entered the race for the District 3 position on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Alejandro Chavez of Soledad announced his candidacy Jan. 4 in front of the Soledad Pinnacles Visitor Center.

Process in Progress

The Monterey Museum of Art has announced that multi-media artist Hector Dionicio Mendoza, a former South County resident, will host a one-month artist-in-residency and mixed-media art project.

Hartnell offers free college counseling

With the spring semester starting Jan. 16, free academic counseling is available at Hartnell College King City Center, 117 N. Second St., including for high school students.

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.

Entrance fees increase at Pinnacles National Park

Entrance fees for Pinnacles National Park near Paicines have increased for 2018 in order to fund services and maintenance that park staff says will directly benefit visitors.

New year brings new laws

When recreational marijuana became legal on Jan. 1, it was arguably the most significant of 859 new laws taking effect in 2018.

Year in Review 2017

As the New Year approaches, the staff at South County Newspapers looked back on the past year and compiled a list of the top stories that defined the community in 2017.

City finds new chief of police

The City of Greenfield has found a new police chief after conducting an extensive recruitment and testing program, announced Greenfield City Manager Jaime Fontes on Friday.