Monterey Bay Aquarium loans freezer to help Mee Memorial fight coronavirus
KING CITY — Monterey Bay Aquarium has loaned a freezer capable of reaching sub-zero temperatures to Mee Memorial Healthcare System in an effort to...
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...
Monterey County schools plan for return to in-person learning
MONTEREY COUNTY — Elementary schools in Monterey County may begin planning to reopen after the Feb. 16 announcement that the county’s adjusted case rate...
Studies examine variant surging in California, and the news isn’t good
CALIFORNIA — A variant first discovered in California in December is more contagious than earlier forms of the coronavirus, two new studies have shown,...
Monterey County supervisor proposes plan to rehire laid-off hospitality workers
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo submitted a pandemic economic recovery ordinance for the county on Feb. 3, aimed at recalling laid-off...
King City leaders discuss vaccinations, future events
KING CITY — Local assets could soon be utilized to further combat the Covid-19 pandemic and annual events may trickle back into operation as...
Covid-19 vaccinations begin for Monterey County seniors 65-plus in high-risk industries
MONTEREY COUNTY — A shift in treatment guidelines within Monterey County has made it so individuals age 65 and older can register for Covid-19...
Plans continue for some activities at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fairgrounds remains in a modified state of operation as Covid-19 pandemic health guidelines continue to restrict the types of...
Monterey County expands Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to more residents beginning this week
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department has announced plans to expand the eligibility for Covid-19 vaccinations to more individuals this week.
As vaccine supply...
Monterey County continues to prioritize elderly residents in Covid-19 vaccine distribution
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County officials continue to prioritize the elderly with Covid-19 vaccinations as allocations of doses remain low.
“The amount of vaccine that...
