Monterey County supports Dreamers
Monterey County has been declared a “Dreamers County,” one of the first counties in the nation to enact a resolution supporting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which grants a temporary reprieve from deportation for so-called “Dreamers,” immigrants who were brought into the country as children by their parents.
Barn teardown makes way for Yanks Air Museum
Construction crews worked this past week to tear down three barns to the north of Yanks RV Resort Museum.
EARNING THEIR BADGE
Greenfield Interim Chief of Police Tony Sollecito swears in new officers Andrew Castro, Jonathan Mulville and Cameron Phillips during an induction ceremony Sept. 6 at Greenfield Civic Center.
Free clinic offers DACA renewal assistance
OneJustice's Justice Bus Project is coming to Greenfield on Saturday, Sept. 16, for a free immigration legal clinic for individuals in need of assistance with their applications for DACA renewal.
WRESTLING REVOLUTION
This past Saturday night at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, Pro Wrestling Revolution, sponsored by South County Newspapers, took over the Expo Building with an exciting night of high flying action.
Bradley Post Office now accepts passport applications
Bradley Post Office in Bradley, Calif., has announced that it now accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State — the only acceptance office between Salinas and Paso Robles.
New officers to be inducted today during ceremony
Three new police officers will join the ranks of the Greenfield Police Department during an induction ceremony set for later today, Sept. 6.
City hears ideas for chief
Only a handful of residents turned out for the City of Greenfield’s “Listening Session” last Wednesday to share their input on a new police chief, but City Manager Jaime Fontes was still able to walk away with a few suggestions that will help him prepare a job description for the position.
Tri-county area launches text-to-911 service
A new service in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties allows people to contact 911 centers via text message.
Cooling Centers offer relief from weekend heat
A three-day heat wave took over much of California just in time for Labor Day weekend, and the National Weather Service announced an excessive heat advisory warning for Monterey County and the San Francisco Bay Area. To combat the heat and protect residents, South County cities set up cooling centers and stations.
