Monterey County expands Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to more residents beginning this week
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department has announced plans to expand the eligibility for Covid-19 vaccinations to more individuals this week.
As vaccine supply allows, county residents age 65 to 74 who work in the industry sectors of food and agriculture, education and childcare...
Mee Memorial attempts to thwart Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City has received a federal grant to help improve Covid-19 vaccine confidence throughout its service area in southern Monterey County, spanning more than 55 miles between Soledad and Bradley.
Health Resources and Services Administration provided the...
San Lucas School office clerk recognized as Monterey Countyās classified employee of the year
SAN LUCAS ā Estella Ramirez received a trophy Aug. 19, recognizing her having earned the title of Monterey County Classified School Employee of the Year.
The original announcement at San Lucas Union School District, where Ramirez works as an office clerk, was made March 6...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 24, 2025
TRUTH ACT HEARING
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey Countyās Truth Act hearing will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 1:30 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 168 W. Alisal St., in Salinas. The local governing body of any California county or city, in which local...
California National Guard helps with food distributions in Salinas Valley
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Food Bank for Monterey County has begun food distribution throughout the Salinas Valley, with a recent operation in King City seeing 525 cars show up to obtain food.
Members of the California National Guard were present to place the food into vehicles,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 19, 2024
CLEANUP DAY
GREENFIELD ā A Greenfield Reuse, Recycle and Cleanup Day is planned for Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until boxes are full, at the Greenfield Corporation Yard, 920 Walnut Ave. The event is only open to local residents, who...
Monterey County supes discuss impacts of storms, approve resolution of emergency
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution of emergency addressing the recent atmospheric river storms in the region.
During the meeting, Supervisor Luis Alejo thanked all county public workers and first responders for their assistance throughout the several storms...
CiclovĆa King City offers day of fun
Community members will take over downtown streets this Sunday, April 14, for a day of fun activities promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles during the first-ever CiclovĆa King City.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 28, 2024
CLEAN SLATE DAY
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Monterey Public Defenderās Office has announced the annual āClean Slate Dayā on Friday, June 28, at three different locations: the Courtyard of the County Government Center in Salinas from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; the Greenfield...
South County voters turn out for election
Voters in South County made their voices heard last Tuesday by choosing between various candidates for local city councils, school boards and other special district governing bodies in the area.

















