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October 8, 2025

Police chief announces departure

Acting Police Chief Gregory Allen has accepted the position of police chief for Morro Bay.

Beneficial barbecue

The Arroyo Seco Citizens Association came together on April 22 for its annual barbecue and silent auction to benefit the Arroyo Seco firefighters.

Options available for those who missed voter registration deadline

Anyone who missed the deadline to register for the May 2 City of Greenfield Special Parcel Tax Election may still do so through a process called Conditional Voter Registration, available until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Confirmation students learn about darker parts of life

Nearly 150 students gathered at Holy Trinity Church this past week to listen to speakers who had been involved with gangs or were around gang members while they were their age.

Students earn $45K in scholarships

Greenfield students received more than $45,000 in scholarships from local businesses and non-profit organizations during the 17th annual Scholarship Night.

Grass fires keep crews busy in South County

A pair of wildland fires in the King City and Soledad areas kept local firefighters busy Monday, though no injuries nor damaged structures were reported in either incident.

Last day to request vote-by-mail ballots is Tuesday

The last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the City of Greenfield Special Parcel Tax Election is Tuesday, April 25.

Governor lifts state drought emergency

Following unprecedented water conservation and plentiful winter rain and snow, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. ended the drought state of emergency in most of California on April 7.

Welcome aboard

Justin Mattke and David Flowers were ushered into the Greenfield Police Department on April 13 as the latest police officer recruits.

Free event offers playful literacy experiences for families

Read to Me Project has announced an admission-free festival for families called “Salinas Valley Grows Readers,” which will be held Sunday, April 30, from 12 to 3 p.m. at The First Tee of Monterey County, 1551 Beacon Hill Drive, in Salinas.