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February 16, 2026

Greenfield firefighters adopt cleaning procedures to reduce coronavirus spread

GREENFIELD — Firefighters with the Greenfield Fire Department have begun operating with new cleaning procedures to ensure the safety of their crews and the community as they respond to area emergencies. FULL STORY: https://greenfieldnews.com/greenfield-firefighters-adopt-cleaning-procedures-to-reduce-coronavirus-spread/

Creekside Farms in Greenfield celebrates 35 years

GREENFIELD — The DNA running through Carol and Larry Umbarger’s family business reveals itself through a fabric of unity, commitment and pride. Creekside Farms is a legacy 35 years in the making. In 1988, two American farmers transformed a humble cut flower business (designed to...

Mayors unite to demand new courthouse in Greenfield

All four South County mayors have joined together on a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to intervene in the decision about where to build the next courthouse for Monterey County.

Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 30, 2025

News Briefs
CLEANUP DAY SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and other organizations have planned a Reuse, Recycle and Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Soledad High School. Soledad residents can dispose of such items as general garbage, electronics, TVs, computers,...

Gonzales and Soledad seniors celebrate 2022 graduation

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly 600 seniors from Gonzales and Soledad high schools celebrated their graduation last Saturday at their respective stadiums, where their family and friends cheered from the stands. The June 11 commencement ceremonies featured speeches from select classmates, including GHS Valedictorian Alejandro...

Monterey County CAP seeks input on draft 2026-27 Community Action Plan

Monterey County Community Action Partnership
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Community Action Partnership (MCCAP) is inviting residents to participate in a public hearing aimed at gathering feedback on the draft version of the 2026-27 Community Action Plan (CAP Plan). The event is scheduled for Monday, April 14, from 3 to...

CPUC awards $5.6M for broadband expansion infrastructure on Central Coast

Internet broadband
CENTRAL COAST — California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved grant funding of up to $5.65 million to Cruzio Media, Inc., member of Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and Central Coast Broadband Consortium. The funding will expand middle-mile broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved rural, agricultural...

Greenfield families benefit from diaper distribution

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District recently distributed more than 400 boxes of diapers to local families in need. The Jan. 26 giveaway was for Greenfield residents only, and included diapers ranging in size from 1 to 6. The district, which has hosted similar distributions in...

Soledad community celebrates Jack Franscioni as he becomes centenarian

SOLEDAD — Students at Jack Franscioni Elementary School in Soledad celebrated the 100th birthday of Jack Franscioni himself last week. The well-known resident turned 100 years old on Feb. 1, becoming the city’s latest centenarian. The historic moment was marked with a birthday celebration organized...

Salinas Valley News Tidbits | June 11, 2020

FREE MASKS GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cultural Arts Center will host a free paper face-mask giveaway on Thursday, June 11, for residents of Greenfield. Masks will be distributed at Patriot Park from 4 to 6:30 p.m. SENIOR SENDOFF KING CITY — A Class of 2020 Caravan is planned...

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Police crime

Gonzales man arrested on suspicion of murder after 911 call

GONZALES — A 66-year-old Gonzales man was arrested on suspicion of murder Friday night after calling 911 to report that his wife was bleeding,...