Greenfield High team conquers regional Academic World Quest competition
GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School students took first place in the Monterey County regional Academic World Quest competition, earning a trip to the national contest in Washington, D.C.
The competition took place Feb. 14 at the Monterey County Office of Education in Salinas. Six teams...
River Fire spreads to 2,800 acres south of Salinas, 10% contained
SALINAS VALLEY — The River Fire, a blaze sparked by unusual weather early Sunday morning, has charred at least 2,800 acres in the Pine Canyon area just outside of Salinas, CalFire reported Monday morning.
The fire is currently 10% contained and residents in the areas...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 1, 2026
SPCA plans low-cost mobile spay and neuter clinics
SALINAS VALLEY — SPCA Monterey County will continue bringing affordable veterinary services to South Monterey County with two mobile spay and neuter clinics scheduled for July.
The clinics will take place Thursday, July 2, at the Greenfield Cultural...
Community members sought for Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees
SALINAS VALLEY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is recruiting community members to participate in the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees in each of the four South Monterey County cities of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
Safe Routes to School...
Greenfield City Council approves grant process for creating new park
GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council members approved the formation of an application committee for Prop 68 funds during their Sept. 8 meeting.
The fourth round of grant applications for the statewide park program has a total of $395.3 million available to local agencies looking to...
Greenfield High’s California Cadet Corps hosts Fall Awards Night 2023
GREENFIELD — The 246th Battalion of the California Cadet Corps of Greenfield High School hosted a Fall Awards Night on Nov. 29 to award and promote cadets for their dedication and improvement.
The Fall Awards Night was an event to celebrate and recognize the events...
Greenfield pursuit ends in man’s arrest after domestic disturbance call
GREENFIELD — A Soledad man was arrested on multiple charges after leading officers on a pursuit through Greenfield following a domestic disturbance call, according to the Greenfield Police Department.
On April 15 at about 10 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Tehema Way...
Central Coast, Bay Area fires have leveled more than 1,000 structures
CENTRAL COAST — Four major fires throughout the Central Coast and greater Bay Area have destroyed at least 1,055 structures, various Cal Fire agencies announced Saturday.
The SCU Lightning Complex, the River Fire, the Carmel Fire and the CZU August Lightning Complex have chewed through...
Cal Fire suspends burn permits in Monterey, San Benito counties
CENTRAL COAST — Significant fire weather is being forecasted in many parts of the state, including Red Flag Warnings across much of southern California.
With the lack of meaningful precipitation across much of the central coast, Cal Fire has suspended all burn permits within the...
Grant helps incarcerated students complete degrees through Hartnell College
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College will use a three-year, $480,000 grant from the California Community Colleges (CCC) system to ensure that more incarcerated students not only complete college courses, but also earn a degree and continue their education.
The grant, effective July 1, is part...
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Two arrested after altercation at Soledad bar
SOLEDAD — Two men were arrested after a physical altercation at a Soledad bar Saturday night, where officers later found a firearm, ammunition and...
