Where to get a Covid-19 test in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Health officials throughout the nation have said testing is an essential factor in the battle against the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), and with case numbers rising in communities near and far, getting a test is critical to understanding where the virus is...
Cal Fire grants boost Central Coast fire safety efforts
CENTRAL COAST ā In a significant boost to wildfire prevention efforts, the City of Greenfield has been awarded $189,263 in grant funding through Cal Fireās Wildfire Prevention Grants Program as part of a larger initiative aimed at enhancing wildfire resilience across the Central Coast.
The...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Sept. 16, 2020
BIKE HELMETS
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Union School District Resource Center, 493 El Camino Real, will host a bike helmet fitting event today from 3 to 5 p.m., by appointment only. Helmets reduce the risk of head injury while cycling if they are properly fitted. Elementary...
Whalefest Monterey launches ocean-themed student essay contest
MONTEREY ā Organizers of Whalefest Monterey and Fishermanās Wharf Association are inviting students entering grades 6 to 12 in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties to participate in the Whalefest Monterey Ocean-Themed 2020 Student Summer Essay Contest.
āWe are asking our youth to write...
Smoke from wildfires affecting air quality in tri-county area
Smoke transported from the massive wildfires currently burning in Northern California, Washington, Oregon and British Columbia may degrade air quality in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, possibly causing the concentration of smoke to reach unhealthful levels in some parts of the tri-county air basin.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 8, 2025
CLIMATE ACTION
MONTEREY COUNTY ā As part of the County of Montereyās Climate Action and Adaptation Plan process, the community is invited to help the County prioritize meeting its emission reduction targets. Using an online Climate Action Simulator, residents can step into the role of...
MCARLM set to host 31st Annual Clam Chowder Feed and Steak Dinner
KING CITY ā Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) will present the 31st Annual Drury-Tankersley Clam Chowder Feed and Steak Dinner on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Salinas Valley Fairgroundsā Orradre Building in King City.
New this year, the event offers two menu...
King City resident from Ukraine seeks local help for hometown defense
KING CITY ā A King City resident originally from Ukraine is seeking local help to raise money for a reconnaissance drone to be used in her hometownās defense against Russian invasion.
Irene Lee spent the first 43 years of her life in Ukraine, hailing from...
PG&E warns of rising utility scams during National Consumer Protection Week
CENTRAL COAST ā With scams that target utility customers continuing at a high rate, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) joins the Federal Trade Commission in recognizing National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, to help educate customers on how to spot the signs of...
Monterey County Elections announces important dates for upcoming Statewide Special Election
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The combined Monterey County Elections Ballot and local Voter Information Pamphlet began mailing last week for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election.
State Voter Information Guides are now in the mail and will continue to mail into this week. All active voters...






















