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October 8, 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.