Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic reaches 20,000 patient visits
SALINAS VALLEY — In just four-and-a-half years of operation, the Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic has reached a major milestone — providing its 20,000th patient visit.
Since its launch in January 2020, the Mobile Clinic has been delivering free, high-quality care to underserved areas across...
Photo | Loaves and Fishes receives toys for youth
Members of Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated recently donated toys to the Loaves and Fishes program to be distributed to children for Christmas. The donations will be handed out during a distribution next week.
Hartnell College Foundation’s K-12 STEAM Program earns accolades
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation’s K-12 STEAM Program has received two significant accolades: the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars award and Salinas City Elementary School District recognition for involvement in the implementation of the Invention Convention competition.
Hartnell is one of 10 community colleges...
Mee Memorial recognized as one of the best long-term care, skilled nursing facilities for 2025
KING CITY — U.S. News & World Report has rated Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s long-term care skilled nursing facility as a high performer in its annual analysis.
To be recognized as one of the 2025 U.S. News Best Nursing Homes, a facility must have been...
Wonder Wood Ranch receives $150K state grant for equine therapy program in South Monterey County
KING CITY — Wonder Wood Ranch, a Monterey County nonprofit known for its life-changing equine therapy, has received a $150,000 state grant to expand its programs to South Monterey County.
The funding comes through the Youth Community Access Grant Program, which supports outdoor learning and...
All-Star football game features senior players
SALINAS — Senior football players from South Monterey County high schools played in their last game before graduating from their respective schools at last Friday’s 38th Central Coast High School All-Star Football Game at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas.
Coaching the players were Louie Walters of...
Bradley Union School District joins League of Innovative Schools to advance innovation in education
BRADLEY — Bradley Union School District has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports the most forward-thinking leaders in education.
The League is organized by Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity...
King City, Soledad smoke shops among those fined for selling flavored tobacco and other unlawful products
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced July 22 that four owners of local smoke shops and markets throughout Monterey County have paid civil penalties for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products, among other violations of law.
The sale of flavored tobacco products is...
Local health officers urge Bay Area families to prioritize immunizations in back-to-school preparations
BAY AREA — As children and families across the Bay Area prepare for the upcoming school year, Bay Area health officials urge everyone to make sure back-to-school checklists start with getting children vaccinated.
Vaccines are safe, effective and a routine part of preventative healthcare. Vaccination...
Tri-County Collaborative awarded Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Grant to tackle rising overdose rates
CENTRAL COAST — The Tri-County Collaborative (TCC) has been awarded a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Grant.
This multi-year grant totaling $1,280,985 over three years, provides critical funding to bolster efforts to combat the alarming increase in fentanyl-related overdoses gripping the...
