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October 8, 2025

Cigarette caused fire at cannabis facility

A rapid-spreading fire that destroyed multiple greenhouses July 23 at Loudpack Farms in Greenfield was caused by a cigarette, officials said Tuesday.

Putting down roots

Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) is featuring a new exhibit called “South County Roots” that opened this summer, created by the second cycle of high school interns, focusing on the lost towns of Monterey County.

Cooking up healthy choices

Healthy eating, portion control and teamwork are just a few of the lessons local youth learn as part of an ongoing cooking class at Patriot Park in Greenfield.

SCAR receives $5K grant for spay, neuter vouchers

South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) is one of the agents chosen by Friends of Community Animal Services to receive a $5,000 grant for spay and neuter vouchers.

Camp allows inmates to connect with their children

Incarcerated fathers joined their sons and daughters during Camp Grace, a weeklong camp that is in its second year at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.

‘Folklorico Nutcracker’ coming to South County

Now in its fifth year of touring Monterey County, Dance Kids of Monterey County has announced that it will once again present performances of “Cascanueces: A Folklorico Nutcracker” in South County schools in November.

Dance to the music

Greenfield youth are learning about their culture while participating in Arcoiris Cultural, a children’s dance group, at the Greenfield Cultural Arts Center every Thursday and Friday evening.

Self-help court services expand to South County

Monterey County Superior Court has expanded its self-help services to South County, with the new Self-Help Center operating in Greenfield on the fourth Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greenfield Civic Center.

Community event highlights playgroup, counseling services for youth

King City’s Town Square featured activities for children last Tuesday as part of a community awareness event announcing services being offered in the upstairs Suite 77 location.

Fire destroys greenhouses

A devastating fire broke out Monday afternoon at Loudpack Farms in Greenfield, sending over a hundred employees running to safety as the blaze ripped through multiple greenhouses at the cannabis facility on Cherry Avenue.