Recovery, recall and record revenue: What’s driving Newsom’s budget
Six-hundred-dollar checks. Universal prekindergarten. Forgiveness for back rent, traffic tickets, utility bills. Big investments in the electrical grid, broadband, wildfire prevention, drought mitigation. Tax breaks for small business and Hollywood.
Flush with a huge surplus and threatened by a campaign to recall him from office,...
Post-Infection Immunity Protective Against Delta, CDC Reports, but Vaccines Still Offer Best Defense
Previous infection with the coronavirus appeared to provide stronger protection against the delta variant than did vaccination in a large sample of patients, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday.
But in the long term, vaccination still offers the best defense against the...
South Monterey County cities plan Fourth of July events
SALINAS VALLEY — Fourth of July events are planned throughout South Monterey County beginning this weekend and continuing into Monday to celebrate the United States’ Declaration of Independence.
KING CITY
King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s annual fireworks show will once again be held the...
Southbound highway ramps at Wildhorse Road remain closed for construction
KING CITY — A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along Highway 101 near King City will continue with ongoing closures of the on- and off-ramps at Wildhorse Road in September.
The southbound ramps will be closed through the entire month, while the northbound ramps are...
Food Bank distribution in King City seeks additional volunteers
KING CITY — Food Bank for Monterey County’s food distribution program in King City takes place at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds the first Wednesday of every month.
To help ensure the program continues, the City of King is in need of eight to 10 volunteers...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 18, 2021
POP-UP CLINIC
KING CITY — The VIDA Project, Monterey County Health Department and the City of King will co-host a Pop-Up Clinic on Friday, Nov. 19. The free clinic will take place from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division...
2020 Year In Review | Projects pave the way to community progress
The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories — some virus-related, some not — that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...
Composting gets easier for Monterey County residents
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County residents can now put food scraps, including cooked meat and bones, among other kinds, in the green curbside cart, to be composted with their yard trimmings.
With the greater convenience comes a big reduction in harm to the climate. When food...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 9, 2021
GRANT WORKSHOP
KING CITY — City of King will host a public workshop on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss its efforts to obtain funding for local beautification improvements through the Clean California Local Grant Program. The City is preparing a grant application...
