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...
General Election 2020: Latest results for South Monterey County races, Nov. 16
SALINAS VALLEY — Thousands of more ballots have been counted by Monterey County Elections in the Nov. 3 general election, which will determine the outcome in South Monterey County races for school boards and city councils as well as decide the fate of local...
Bradley School sees 43% rise in enrollment over 2 years
BRADLEY — Bradley Union School District (BUSD) is a small, rural school district located in Bradley, about 20 minutes north of Paso Robles. As parent and BUSD Board Member June Yardley shared, “Bradley is a tiny, but fierce school district who strives to provide...
All California adults can now get a vaccine. You just have to find one.
As of Thursday, every Californian age 16 and older is officially eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
That doesn’t mean it will be easy for everyone get a shot right away.
The vaccine rollout has been chaotic, according to various news reports and hundreds of emails...
Gov. Newsom announces early reopening of Highway 1 in Big Sur, months ahead of schedule
BIG SUR — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Caltrans has opened the portion of Highway 1 closed by Regent’s Slide, months earlier than the estimated reopening date of March 30.
The reopening restores full travel access along the iconic Big Sur coast and revives...
King City Police Department reminds drivers to always buckle up during ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign
KING CITY — During this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign running from May 12 to June 1, King City Police Department is reminding travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family.
KCPD will have...
Costa Family Restaurants commits $250K to Salinas Regional Soccer Complex
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Regional Soccer Complex announced Jan. 28 a five-year, $250,000 partnership with Costa Family Restaurants in support of the facility’s continued growth and expansion.
Complex officials said the investment represents a major commitment to the future of the site, which currently draws...
San Ardo families receive presents, pozole kits for holidays
SAN ARDO — Santa’s helpers from Aera Energy’s San Ardo oil field brightened the holidays for students from San Ardo School, San Ardo Head Start Preschool and their families.
Each student received gifts and their families were given the makings for a special holiday meal...
King City man arrested, accused of sexually battering girl
KING CITY — Officers from the King City Police Department responded Jan. 29 to a report of a juvenile victim who said she had been sexually assaulted by an elder Hispanic male.
The girl said she was walking in the 400 block of N. Vanderhurst...
Director of King City dance studio honored for influential work
KING CITY — Jan Harkness, artistic director of Monterey County Dance Theatre in King City, was recently honored at the 17th Annual Champions of the Arts Gala, hosted by the Arts Council for Monterey County.
Harkness, who has been teaching dance for nearly 40 years,...
