Monterey County attributes 3,300 new Covid-19 cases to backlog
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County added 3,304 confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Friday, the highest number of coronavirus cases reported in a single day so far.
The massive increase, however, is being attributed to a backlog of cases.
"Today's Covid-19 data refresh shows the highest single...
Man dies after being found unresponsive in Monterey County Jail cell
MONTEREY COUNTY — A 34-year-old Salinas man who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Monterey County Jail has died, authorities said.
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Alejandro Zepeda, 34, of Salinas.
Just after 5 a.m. on April 22, jail deputies distributing...
King City police chief announces departure
KING CITY — Police Chief Robert Masterson will be leaving after more than four years at the helm of the King City Police Department, the City of King announced this week.
Masterson, who has worked for King City since July 2016, recently accepted the police...
Two more test positive for COVID-19 in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Two new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported Thursday in Monterey County, bringing the countywide total to four patients so far.
Following the county’s first positive COVID-19 cases announced earlier this week, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System says an increase in the...
Rural California leaders meet in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board Chair and Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez hosted the May 2024 RCRC Board of Directors meeting in Monterey County.
The two-day event featured the RCRC Board of Directors meeting at the Monterey County Government Building...
Critical roadway in South Monterey County awarded $12.6M for repairs
JOLON — Federal Highway Administration will provide $12.6 million in federal funding to repair and reconstruct Nacimiento-Fergusson Road in South Monterey County, announced Congressman Jimmy Panetta in January.
The mountain road, which connects Highway 1 along the coast to Mission Road near Fort Hunter Liggett,...
Gang member pleads guilty to King City murders
KING CITY — Raul Lucas of Salinas has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder while personally using a firearm for the benefit of the Sureno criminal street gang.
On Dec. 26, 2021, 21-year-old Lucas and three other Sureno gang members met up in...
Stay up to date on vaccines for fewer sick days heading into colder months
CALIFORNIA — California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses.
Respiratory infections like flu, Covid-19 and RSV are common during the fall and winter seasons, and getting immunized...
Barrel race fundraiser set for this weekend in King City
KING CITY — A barrel race fundraiser for Key for a Cure Foundation, in collaboration with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will take place this weekend in King City.
“Chasing Dreams, Finding Cures” will host its fifth annual event Nov. 5-7 at the Salinas Valley...
King City High School Agriculture Department earns state award
KING CITY — King City High School Agriculture Department has been honored with the prestigious California Agricultural Teachers’ Association (CATA) Outstanding 4-6 Person Department Award, a recognition aimed at promoting exemplary middle and secondary programs in agricultural education.
The award celebrates the department’s commitment to...
