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May 5, 2025

Grass fires keep crews busy in South County

A pair of wildland fires in the King City and Soledad areas kept local firefighters busy Monday, though no injuries nor damaged structures were reported in either incident.

Strengthening communities

The Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF), an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, has granted $20,000 to nonprofit organizations providing a variety of community-based services aimed at improving the quality of life for South County residents.

Wineries celebrate ā€˜Wine Day’

May 25 marked National Wine Day, honoring wines throughout the Salinas Valley. Two wineries in South Monterey County are Scheid Winery and Hahn Family Wines.

Man shot twice at mobile home park

A midday shooting last Friday resulted in a King City man being shot twice at a local mobile home park.

New bins combat opioid epidemic

New bins for unwanted or expired prescription medications have been installed at the King City, Greenfield and Gonzales police departments, providing a way for residents to properly dispose of these drugs before they fall into the wrong hands.

Road closures announced for Amgen Tour

Multiple road closures have been announced for when the world’s top professional cyclists come to South County for the Amgen Tour of California on Tuesday, May 15.

Local groups among recipients of Neighborhood Grants Program

The Neighborhood Grants Program of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has hit a $1 million grant-making milestone.

County Permit Center introduces line-management technology

In a continuing effort to reduce wait times and improve the customer experience, the Resource Management Agency’s Permit Center has implemented a new line-management technology known as QLess.

Nonprofit buys land for affordable farmworker housing

EAH Housing recently announced that it has acquired 11 acres of land in Greenfield to build more than 200 affordable housing units for families tied to the local agriculture industry.

Fire destroys cannabis greenhouses at Loudpack Farms

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.
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