The Vines project is coming along
The Vines at Greenfield commercial development project is coming along, with a new Starbucks location opening in a few weeks and construction starting on fast-food restaurant Carl’s Jr.
Celebrating Independence
Greenfield celebrated Independence Day yesterday with the opening of its newest community park.
Feedback sought for county EMS system
The Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency will be hosting a series of five community-based listening sessions designed to help the county assess the effectiveness of its EMS system.
New parents still qualify for health insurance through Covered California
Though Covered California’s annual open-enrollment period has ended for 2017 health coverage, having a newborn or adopting a child are among the circumstances that can make one eligible for special enrollment.
Chacon wins first place at speech comp
Alberto Chacon of Vista Verde Middle School won first place at the Migrant Speech and Debate Competition on May 6 for his speech on curfews.
Monterey County Health Department wins award
The California Endowment and the Health Equity Award Planning Committee named the Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) as the winner of the Arnold X. Perkins Award for Outstanding Health Equity Practice.
RACE TO THE FINISH
Community members gathered Saturday along the Arroyo Seco River near Greenfield to watch dozens of rubber ducks float down the river with hopes of winning a prize during the Arroyo Seco Duck Race.
Monterey County Free Libraries receives $100K grant
The Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries recently received a $100,000 grant from Monterey Peninsula Foundation.
WINE LEADER
Al Scheid of Scheid Vineyards in Greenfield was recently named the 2017 Leader of the Year by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG).
Soledad Christmas Celebration seeking contestants for Snow Queen, King
The Soledad Christmas Celebration Committee is seeking girls and boys ages 3 to 17 to participate in the Snow Queen and King Competition from Soledad, Greenfield and Gonzales communities.
