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Delta variant causes surge in Monterey County cases

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno has announced that cases of Covid-19 continue to rise both statewide and in Monterey County, with the Delta variant of the virus now accounting for a large majority of the infections. ā€œWhat we’re seeing here...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 21, 2026

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HEALTH FAIR SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and the Monterey County Health Department will host a ribbon cutting and Community Health and Resource Fair on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Soledad Fire Department. The event will celebrate the launch of a Naloxone and fentanyl test...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 18, 2025

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PHOTO CONTEST CALIFORNIA — Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) has announced its ninth Annual Rural County Photo Contest. The contest encourages participants to submit photos showcasing the scenic beauty, communities, activities and history of RCRC’s 40 member counties. Entries can be submitted via the...

Holiday wishes come true for San Ardo families

SAN ARDO — Local oil company Aera Energy and several of its business partners made the holidays brighter for five San Ardo families, including 18 children ranging in ages from 18 months to 16 years. On. Dec. 17, the families received gifts of clothing, toys and household...

Community Foundation for Monterey County names Dr. Cabrera, Claypool and Cullen to its Board of Directors

Community Foundation for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the addition of Dr. Rolando Cabrera, Mary Claypool and Robert Cullen to its Board of Directors. ā€œWe are excited to add Rolando, Mary and Robert to the board. Their talent and perspective will expand...

Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency seeks members for subbasin implementation committees

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SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is accepting applications for its six subbasin implementation committees through Aug. 20. These positions are ideal for people who have an interest in groundwater and local governance. The subbasin implementation committees for SVBGSA discuss, debate and...

Independence Day Cruise brings patriotism to King City

KING CITY — One dozen vehicles and a bicyclist joined the Independence Day Cruise on July 4 in King City. The cruise was organized by Elaine Rosales after official citywide celebrations were canceled. Vehicles passed by some neighborhoods and stayed mostly on larger roads, where...

CHP K-9 sniffs out drugs worth $227K during traffic stop near King City

KING CITY — Last Friday, Nov. 29, at about 11:30 p.m., a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Coastal Division K-9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a pickup for speeding, in excess of 65 mph, on Highway 101 near King City.Ā  During the traffic stop, the...

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office recovers stolen equipment in ag theft spree

MONTEREY COUNTY — Over the past two weeks, multiple agricultural businesses in Monterey County have been targeted by a wave of burglaries, resulting in the theft of valuable equipment. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Ag Crimes Unit has been actively investigating these incidents, leading to...

Four-story buildings could be in King City’s future

KING CITY — King City will soon have a change in city code that allows four-story hotels with a maximum height of 50 feet, after a recent decision by the city council.Ā  The current city code limits height to 30 feet and two stories. The...
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