Taking the vaccine into the fields to help vulnerable farmworkers
CALIFORNIA — Before state officials announced that 40% of California's new vaccine doses would go to low-income communities, leaders were struggling to make good on promises to prioritize vulnerable Californians in the vaccine rollout.
As my colleague Miriam Jordan recently wrote, farmworkers were among those...
Army Reserve Support Command helps enhance unit readiness at Fort Hunter Liggett
JOLON — Combat Support Training Exercise 91-24-01 kicked off at Fort Hunter Liggett, where observer coach/trainers (OC/Ts) from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command supported the exercise to ensure training units met the readiness level for future missions, overseas exercises and deployments.
OC/Ts with...
Monterey County schools extend closure until May 4 due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic
MONTEREY
COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education announced Thursday that most of
the county’s school districts and charter schools are not anticipating to
reopen before May 4 due to ongoing concerns related to the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19).
In
a letter signed by the county superintendent and school leaders, the...
California orders all teachers to be vaccinated or face regular testing
California became the first state to issue a vaccine mandate for all educators in public and private schools when Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered teachers and school staff members to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.
“We think it’ll be...
King City Cemetery tours set for November
KING CITY — Two walking tours of the King City Cemetery are planned for November in connection to All Souls’ Day and Veterans Day.
The tours will be conducted by local historians John and Karen Jernigan. Tours are free of charge, but reservations are recommended.
The...
King City High’s Class of 2026 kicks off senior year with ‘Sunrise’
KING CITY — On Aug. 19, almost 100 seniors woke up before the rooster’s call to attend one of King City High School’s newest and most beloved traditions, “Senior Sunrise.”
All bundled up in their blankets, the seniors patiently watched the sunrise as they excitedly...
Monterey County launches 24/7 naloxone and fentanyl test strip access through public vending machines
MONTEREY COUNTY — In a significant move to combat the opioid crisis and prioritize public health, the County of Monterey Health Department has unveiled a pioneering initiative providing free, around-the-clock access to naloxone and fentanyl test strips through strategically placed public vending machines across...
Food Bank distributions continue through May in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Food Bank for Monterey County continues to provide weekly food distributions at sites around South Monterey County during the month of May.
The distributions are curbside and focused mainly on cars in a drive-thru format. With sites in most towns, those in...
Monthly senior socials expand in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley’s SOCOS (SOuth COunty Senior) Socials program is growing this month to include the Greenfield community.
In collaboration with the City of Greenfield, Meals on Wheels will host the first Greenfield SOCOS Social on Wednesday, Sept....
In-person career services reopen in Salinas to assist workers
SALINAS — One Stop Career Center in Salinas has reopened for in-person services after being limited to virtual offerings during the past year of pandemic shutdowns.
Laura Kershner, employment program representative for Monterey County Workforce Development, said the new location at 344 Salinas St., which...
