Highway 1 reopens after rockfall repairs
MONTEREY COUNTY — Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast has completely reopened as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Caltrans announced.
"Initial progress on clearing and repair of the rockfall system at Cow Cliffs (PM 28.2) and slide and debris removal at Paul’s Slide (PM 22),...
King City resident from Ukraine seeks local help for hometown defense
KING CITY — A King City resident originally from Ukraine is seeking local help to raise money for a reconnaissance drone to be used in her hometown’s defense against Russian invasion.
Irene Lee spent the first 43 years of her life in Ukraine, hailing from...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 6, 2023
SOCIAL SECURITY
KING CITY — An educational seminar, hosted by Robert Cullen of Farmers Insurance and Steve Noonan, regional vice president of Equitable Distributors LLC, is planned for Thursday, April 6, at 12 p.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. The...
California set to extend eviction protections
California renters teetering on the edge of homelessness may now be able to breathe a small sigh of relief as lawmakers move forward a last-minute deal extending eviction protections through Sept. 30.
“Even though our state has reopened, hundreds of thousands of Californians are grappling...
Mee Memorial hires new orthopedist for King City, Greenfield clinics
SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has hired a new orthopedist who promises a hands-on, holistic approach to treating patients in South Monterey County.
A New York native who most recently practiced in Southern California, Dr. Adam Holleran will see patients in both the...
Monterey County Elections, libraries partner for early voting
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Office and the Monterey County Free Libraries are joining efforts to offer Books and Ballots Week in South Monterey County.
The event offers early flex voting centers at various libraries throughout the week. Voters will be able to vote...
Fully vaccinated people can have small gatherings indoors, CDC says
UNITED STATES — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday issued long-awaited guidance to Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19, freeing them to take some liberties that the unvaccinated should not, including gathering indoors with others who are fully vaccinated without precautions while...
Mother’s nightmare turns to gratitude as Mee Memorial doctors resolve son’s emergency
KING CITY — In January 2023, Darlene Noriega faced every parent’s nightmare when her son faced a major medical emergency.
While in class at Soledad High School, Noriega’s oldest son Zion experienced spontaneous pneumothorax, an unexplainable lung collapse. The condition is caused by a buildup...
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