Algae warnings reduced at Lake San Antonio
New water test results are allowing Monterey County to reduce algae warnings to the public from “Danger” to “Caution” at Lake San Antonio.
Surf’s up for youth at camp
The Wahine Project provided 20 surf camp scholarships for South Monterey County girls for the camp beginning this past Monday.
GRAND OPENING
After eight years in development, Greenfield Community Park — a nearly $3 million project located at Apple Avenue and Third Street — officially opened July 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Animal Control tackles issues
Animal Control Officer Silvia Camacho wants the public to be informed about breeding and selling animals and animal abandonment, which are current problems for Greenfield.
Going behind the emergency calls
Four years, William Harry, director of emergencies, has been managing the Monterey County Emergency Communications Center (MCECC), which serves local cities including Greenfield, King City, Soledad and Gonzales.
Celebrating Independence
Greenfield celebrated Independence Day yesterday with the opening of its newest community park.
Scheid Vineyards installs wind turbine
A new wind turbine with blades reaching nearly 400 feet into the sky was erected last week at Scheid Vineyards, where the machine will generate 100 percent of the power needed to run the winery and bottling operations four miles south of Greenfield.
State issues Title 1 grants to schools
Central Coast school districts were awarded more than $28 million in Title 1 grants for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year, and several South Monterey County schools were included.
Council adopts budget
At its regular meeting last week, Greenfield City Council approved the city’s budget for fiscal year 2017-18, which contains funding for five additional employees, including a full-time code enforcement officer.
Greenfield residents voice concerns over cannabis facilities
Last week Greenfield City Council passed three resolutions and held first readings of two ordinances pertaining to medical cannabis facilities.