Monterey County’s Covid-19 isolation site at San Lorenzo Park sees surge in patients
SALINAS VALLEY — More patients are being relocated to an Alternate Housing Site at San Lorenzo Park in recent weeks due to an overall increase in Covid-19 cases countywide.
The King City site is called Operation Oasis by Monterey County staff, and has 10 trailers...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 3, 2021
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
SALINAS — ARIEL Theatrical’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” hits the stage on Dec. 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11. Performances take place at the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, 320 Main St., in Salinas. For tickets or more information, visit arieltheatrical.org or call...
Public meetings set to review Highway 101 safety projects
CHUALAR — Caltrans and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) are hosting public meetings to learn more about the US 101 South of Salinas Corridor Improvement Project and South of Salinas Access Management Project.
These meetings will provide information on near-term safety improvements and...
California asks Monterey County to close all bars, indoor dining due to Covid-19 surge
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is being asked to close all bars and indoor operations for restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, zoos, museums and cardrooms following a recent surge of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations among residents in the area.
Monday’s request came in the form of...
Hartnell College President Patricia Hsieh resigns after less than a year
SALINAS — Hartnell Community College Superintendent/President Patricia Hsieh has resigned from her position effective June 30 after less than a year.
Hsieh joined Hartnell last September after working for nearly 14 years as president of Miramar College in the San Diego Community College District. On...
Concerns grow over monkeypox outbreak as schools reopen in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — As Monterey County schools reopen this week, the ongoing monkeypox outbreak has caused some concerns for the overall health and safety of students heading back to the classroom.
In a public letter dated Aug. 3, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Deneen Guss reassured...
Campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom qualifies for California ballot
Fueled by partisan fury and a backlash against pandemic shutdowns, a Republican-led campaign to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has officially qualified for the ballot, setting the stage for the second recall election in the state’s history, officials said Monday.
In a widely expected...
Supervisor Lopez moves office to King City
KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez marked the opening of his new county office in King City with a ribbon cutting last Thursday.
More than 175 guests attended the July 31 grand opening of the new District 3 office, located at 1011 Broadway...
King City Chamber awards recognize local contributors for social impact
KING CITY — Community members gathered last Saturday for a “Toast of the Town” awards dinner to honor King City’s top contributors.
The Aug. 6 event, hosted by King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, paid tribute to 2021 Citizens...
Monterey County’s Covid-19 vaccination rates remain stable
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno said the county continues to make Covid-19 vaccines available and is looking toward younger demographics to raise vaccination rates during a press briefing on June 9.
Of county residents age 12 and older, 63% have...
