Greenfield High School speech and debate team asks to be reinstated
GREENFIELD — Trustees from the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District heard from members of the Greenfield High School Speech and Debate Team at their Jan. 24 board meeting, during which the students asked for a resolution to the team’s suspension status...
Willow Fire grows to 1,500 acres; evacuations in place
BIG SUR — Evacuations have been issued for a wildfire that broke out Thursday night in the Los Padres National Forest about 7 miles west of the Arroyo Seco Campground.
The fire, named the Willow Fire, has grown to at least 1,500 acres and is...
Greenfield Police asking for public’s help in armed robbery investigation
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help in providing information about two suspects involved in an armed robbery last Saturday night.
Local detectives are asking for any video, photographs or information related to the incident, which took place at about 11:09 p.m....
Soledad City Council approves $11 million budget
SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council approved the 2021-22 fiscal year proposed budget and discussed the future of municipal services and offerings during its June 2 meeting.
The new budget has allocations totaling $11.8 million. City salaries will account for 50% of the funds, which City...
Greenfield cops host coffee gathering
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department officers mingled with community members during Coffee with a Cop last Friday at the local Starbucks.
The July 29 event was an opportunity for residents and officers to discuss issues within the community and learn more about each other.
“We would...
Gonzales city manager exits after just 4 months
GONZALES — Gonzales City Manager Trevin Barber has left his position with the City of Gonzales after just four months.
According to a City news release last week, Barber departed to focus his career on finance and economic development while spending more time with his...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System names Salamacha as CEO
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Board of Trustees has officially named Rena Salamacha as CEO of Mee Memorial Healthcare System, effective Aug. 1.
“We are excited to have such an accomplished professional at the helm of our healthcare system during this period of significant change...
Former Gonzales Spartans athlete heads to San Jose State
GONZALES — Gonzales High School alumnus and Hartnell College student Pablo Villasenor was joined by coaches and family at Hartnell as he signed his National Letter of Intent to participate in track and field next season at San Jose State University.
San Jose State is...
Gonzales launches capital campaign to build community center
GONZALES — City of Gonzales has launched the public phase of a capital campaign to build a new community center, following last Thursday’s press conference.
The Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex will be constructed on a city-owned parcel at Gabilan Court and Fifth...
Statewide alumni award recognizes Hartnell College graduate from Gonzales
SALINAS VALLEY — When Luz Garcia graduated with honors from Alisal High School in 1991, her dream of becoming a doctor was, agonizingly, just out of reach.
She had been offered a full-ride scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley, with the prospect of continuing...
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Garage fire contained in Greenfield; no injuries reported
GREENFIELD — A structure fire early Friday morning was contained to a garage thanks to a rapid, multi-agency response, according to the Greenfield Police...
