Monterey County supervisors approve $250,000 for Food Bank to help during COVID-19 crisis
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved $250,000 in support for the Food Bank for Monterey County, officials announced Friday.
The nonprofit agency has seen the number of people it serves quadruple since the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis hit.
āThere are many nonprofit agencies...
Monterey County Health Department receives $276K grant for child safety seat education
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department has received a $276,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Funding will be used to inform parents and caregivers about the importance of child safety seats and traveling...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 8, 2021
HIGHWAY CLOSURES
KING CITY ā A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along Highway 101 near King City will require a full overnight closure of the highway between First and Broadway streets beginning Monday through Wednesday nights. The full closures will take place between 9 p.m....
Veterans Day barbecue tickets gifted to King City first responders
KING CITY ā Last Friday the King City chapter of the VFW distributed 40 free takeout meal tickets for the Veterans Day BBQ on Nov. 11 to the King City police and fire departments.
This gift was a result of VFW member Steve Woodās...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 2, 2024
LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Montereyās annual Legislative Workshop is set for Friday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The community is invited to attend in person or online to find out more about the Countyās legislative priorities for 2024....
Prayer vigil to honor victims of King City mass shooting
KING CITY ā A community prayer vigil for the families of the victims in last Sundayās deadly mass shooting in King City will take place Thursday night at Chalone Peaks Middle School.
The vigil begins at 6 p.m. inside the multipurpose room at the school,...
Monterey County judges engage area schools to promote civic education for Constitution Day 2025
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In celebration of Constitution Day 2025, the judges of Monterey County Superior Court launched a special outreach initiative to educate young students about their civic rights and responsibilities.
From Sept. 15 through 25, judges, commissioners and temporary judges made personal visits to...
A year like no other: Monterey County health officials reflect on coronavirus anniversary
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Representatives from Monterey Countyās hospitals reflected on the one-year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic and the many impacts felt locally during last weekās press briefing.
āThis past year has been very challenging for Monterey County residents,ā said Dr. Edward Moreno, the countyās...
Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month
MONTEREY COUNTY ā September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on the roads.
Pedestrian deaths make up more than 24% of all traffic-related fatalities in California. Nationally, an...
Lockwood teen wins best picture at Christian Youth Film Festival
LOCKWOOD ā Lockwood teen Abigail Reinstedt earned three awards during the 27th Annual Christian Youth Film Festival on May 2 in Bakersfield.
The festival, hosted by Christian Youth Film Society, had 12 films entered. Reinstedtās film, āDesigning Lies,ā won Best Picture, Best Application of...























