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October 25, 2026

Loudpack Farms is now Greenfield’s largest employer

Loudpack Farms has now become the largest single employer in Greenfield with the recent opening of its cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility, and more jobs are expected to be created soon.

Election 2018 | King City passes sales tax increase, supports school measures

California voters took to the polls last Tuesday to decide on numerous local and state measures in the Nov. 6 general election, the results of which are continuing to be counted.

History in the making

Local genealogist Dayna Jacobs demonstrates how to use the new microfilm scanner recently installed at King City Branch Library during a dedication ceremony May 30 for the equipment.

Escobar crowned-

Miss Salinas Valley Fair is crowned and named as Rena Escobar. Escobar is a high school student who competed against King City Native Elle Skromme for the title on March 18 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds.

SCAR receives $5K grant for spay, neuter vouchers

South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) is one of the agents chosen by Friends of Community Animal Services to receive a $5,000 grant for spay and neuter vouchers.

Science success

Greenfield Community Science Workshop, which offers free hands-on science activities for South County youth and families, has been recognized by Assemblymember Anna Caballero as the 2018 Non-Profit of the Year for the 30th Assembly District.

Stampede down Broadway

King City High School students, parents, coaches and others rallied down Broadway Street for the annual Homecoming Parade last Friday, Sept. 28, before the Mustangs’ football game against St. Francis High School of Watsonville.

Police investigating murder of King City man

A 23-year-old King City man was found dead from a gunshot wound Sunday afternoon near the railroad tracks by the former Meyer Tomatoes facility.

Cronk appointed South County Newspapers editor

Ryan Cronk has been appointed editor of South County Newspapers — the King City Rustler, Greenfield News, Soledad Bee and Gonzales Tribune.

Arts Council announces Fine Arts Calendar artist receptions

The Arts Council for Monterey County will host two receptions to celebrate the artists whose artwork is featured in its 2018 Fine Arts Calendar Celebrating Monterey County.
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