California lost 175,000 ‘creative economy’ jobs, study finds
CALIFORNIA — Arts advocates and elected officials in California called Thursday for additional government spending to avert what one organization leader called a “pending cultural depression” brought on by the pandemic.
“There is no economic recovery in our area unless a working creative engine is...
Cal Fire lifts burn permit suspension in San Benito, Monterey counties
MONTEREY COUNTY — Effective Dec. 4, the burn permit suspension in San Benito and Monterey counties has been lifted, announced Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey Unit.
Chief George Nunez Jr. formally canceled the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture burn...
Healthcare initiative expands to Gonzales and King City
MONTEREY COUNTY — Blue Zones Project has now launched in Gonzales and King City as part of the healthcare initiative’s expansion into South Monterey County.
Brought to Monterey County through an innovative sponsorship by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, Taylor Farms and Montage Health in collaboration with Sharecare...
Monterey County reports nearly 1,000 total cases of Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY — Another 181 residents tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County over the past four days, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to nearly 1,000 countywide on Monday.
According to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department, data revealed...
California Rodeo Salinas’ Big Week expects big crowd
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas will celebrate 112 years of tradition this month, beginning Friday with Big Week, which is full of activities that promote and preserve western heritage.
Many of the events have been happening for decades, providing fun for all ages. Organizers...
Disaster CalFresh food benefits available for storm victims
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) has announced that individuals and families impacted by recent severe winter storms may be eligible to receive Disaster CalFresh food benefits as part of continuing disaster recovery efforts.
A family of four with a monthly...
Monterey County DA’s Office warns against government impersonation scams
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents of online scams that have been hitting the community.
The scams begin with a text message or email warning the recipient of some potentially fraudulent charges on their account. When the person...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 11, 2023
SENIOR SERVICES
MONTEREY COUNTY — For more than 35 years, the attorneys and advocates for Legal Services for Seniors (LSS) have provided free legal assistance and representation for those 60 years or older across Monterey County. In the 2022 calendar year, the organization helped 1,714...
Photos | Volunteers help Forest Service in King City clean up
A collaboration between the U.S. Forest Service, King City in Bloom, Sun Street Centers, Hartnell College, King City High School, Starbucks employees and Greenfield Community Science Workshop completed a successful cleanup project Saturday at the U.S. Forest Service District Office in King City. From...
