Mayor discusses goals for city
Six months into the position of a term that ends in 2018, Mayor Jesus Olvera-Garcia talked about the challenges and opportunities of being a newcomer to politics.
City considers new entry signs
The City of Greenfield is considering design concepts for two new entry gateway signs along Highway 101 to welcome visitors into the city, replacing the old signs that toppled over during storms this past winter.
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.
Caring for others
Students at Vista Verde Middle School recently spent part of their summer learning about adoption and foster care through a three-week enrichment program, during which they created projects to benefit local families and children.
Parents concerned over supt. departure
Questions have been raised about the Greenfield Union School District board of trustees' treatment of former Superintendent Kim Berman and her departure.
Travis’ Trek
A Napa teenager has embarked on a nearly 1,000-mile bicycle ride to raise money and awareness for the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation, stopping in Greenfield over the weekend before continuing his 18-day journey from Oregon to Mexico.
Creating a vision for Greenfield
Promoting economic development, “making Greenfield a Valley leader” in areas such as public safety and youth and senior services, and beautifying the city are on City Manager Jaime Fontes’ to-do-list.
Fort Hunter Liggett installs new garrison commander
Col. Kerry E. Norman has taken charge of the largest Army Reserve installation and the seventh largest post in the nation, becoming Fort Hunter Liggett’s newest garrison commander at a Change of Command ceremony conducted last Friday.
Salvation Army, Redwood Glen partner for youth camp
South County youth have the chance to attend camp at Redwood Glen Camp in Scotts Valley during the final week of July.
Big Sur Marathon entries available through drawings
The “bucket list” Big Sur International Marathon won’t be held until next April, but the highly sought-after entries to the 2018 race will be awarded following a series of random drawings held in late July and early August of this year.
