Velocity Invitational draws thousands to Laguna Seca
SALINAS — Velocity Invitational wrapped up its inaugural event earlier this month, concluding a jam-packed three-day weekend of vintage racing, special exhibitions, food and wine at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas.
From Nov. 12 to 14, more than 10,000 guests attended Velocity Invitational throughout...
Gonzales’ Orange and Black 5K returns on Fourth of July
GONZALES — A return to normalcy in California means the return of the Orange and Black 5K on the Fourth of July in Gonzales.
The Gonzales Rx Pharmacy Seventh Annual Orange and Black 5K will kick off the July 4 activities at Central Park in...
Soledad schools buy 800 new iPads for students
SOLEDAD — New iPads have been ordered for students at Soledad Unified School District after the school board passed a motion during its Sept. 9 meeting to buy 800 of them.
These new devices with cases will update the iPads Air 1 models first leased...
Gonzales begins to install parklets to increase outdoor dining space for restaurants
GONZALES — New parklets are being built by Gonzales Public Works along Fourth Street to increase outdoor business space for local restaurants.
These small areas are constructed on spaces that were once parking spots along the roadside, but will now serve as areas for additional...
Greenfield firefighters induct new engine
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Department hosted a “push-in” ceremony for its brand-new fire engine Nov. 12.
The 2020 Pierce Saber engine arrived Oct. 30, with firefighters having received training before it officially became part of the lineup.
The ceremony included short speeches, a washing session and...
Free Pet Food Bank distribution event set for Saturday in Greenfield
MONTEREY COUNTY — Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Monterey County is focused on keeping pets in their homes with their families during this difficult time.
To ensure safety and pet food for everyone who needs it, the Pet Food Bank hours...
Greenfield teacher parade offers chance for summer goodbyes
GREENFIELD — Educators and staff from all campuses of Greenfield Union School District joined with Greenfield Fire Department to host an educator parade last Thursday that knotted through the city’s residential areas.
The June 4 parade was a way for educators and students to say...
Remodeled McDonald’s reopens in Soledad
SOLEDAD — McDonald’s in Soledad recently hosted a ribbon cutting as part of its lobby reopening after it was closed to walk-in dining during the six-week remodeling construction project.
City leaders from Soledad and regional management from McDonald’s highlighted the contractors and effort to...
Gonzales deputy manager takes on new role
GONZALES — City of Gonzales has appointed Mark Hartunian as assistant city manager, officials recently announced.
In collaboration with City Manager Rene Mendez, Hartunian will be responsible for the overall management analysis and administration coordination for the city.
“As a member of the Executive Leadership Team,...
Greenfield traffic stop leads to arrest of wanted suspects
GREENFIELD — Greenfield police officers initiated a traffic stop for vehicle code violations and a DUI investigation on Feb. 27 at about 10:40 p.m. in the 300 block of Eighth Street.
The driver, Florencio Merino Ramirez, did not have a valid driver’s license, and a...
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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...
