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February 1, 2026

Heal Together celebrates one year of healing

MONTEREY COUNTY — In early 2021, Hospice Giving Foundation CEO Siobhan Greene posed a question to the community, ā€œIn this time of incredible grief and loss, how can we join together to heal?ā€ After a competitive grant process, on Dec. 9, 2021, Hospice Giving...

Why Omicron was first found in San Francisco

As soon as the first U.S. case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus was reported in San Francisco, California officials began sounding the same message: Don’t panic. ā€œWe are not surprised by this. This was predictable. This was predicted,ā€ Gov. Gavin Newsom said in...

Cal Water infrastructure upgrade underway in King City

KING CITY — California Water Service is preparing to complete work on a water infrastructure upgrade this month that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in King City. The project includes the installation of 1,405 feet of new 8- and 12-inch water main...

Fireworks enforcement expands in King City

Fireworks
KING CITY — King City Police Department will expand enforcement again this year for discharge of illegal fireworks, including increased patrol staffing and use of drones, through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Violations will result in a $1,000 fine, which will be issued either...

Salinas Valley State Prison among facilities placed on modified movement due to surge in violence

Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is placing Level IV high-security sections within its facilities — including Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad — on modified program in response to a surge in violence against staff and incarcerated persons, effective March...

Schmidts honored with Blue Ribbon Award for beautifying Salinas Valley Fair

KING CITY — Eric and Kim Schmidt of Pine Canyon were honored Thursday evening for the volunteer work they have done to beautify and promote the Salinas Valley Fair in King City. The couple were presented with a Blue Ribbon Award from the Western Fairs...

Donations help South County YMCA assist families in need

Each year the South County YMCA raises funds to help people who cannot afford its membership fees.

Monterey County’s first probable case of monkeypox detected

MONTEREY COUNTY — The first probable case of monkeypox in Monterey County has been detected, health officials announced Thursday. According to the Monterey County Health Department, a local resident was diagnosed with monkeypox through testing at a California Reference Laboratory Network facility. The county is...

Monterey County extends shelter-in-place order through May 31

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s shelter-in-place order has been extended through May 31, announced Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno on Friday. The updated Shelter-in-Place Order goes into effect May 4, when the previous order was set to expire. The new order also includes...

4th of July celebrations set for South Monterey County

Fireworks Fourth of July Independence Day
SALINAS VALLEY — As the Fourth of July approaches, South Monterey County is gearing up for a series of events to celebrate Independence Day, with each town offering unique festivities ranging from parades and games to food vendors and fireworks. King City will start its...
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