Monterey County Veterans Day Parade makes grand return
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Veterans Day Parade made a grand return this year for its 11th annual patriotic celebration, with thousands of residents from all over gathering in Oldtown Salinas to honor local veterans.
After a live-streamed event last year, more than 100 participants...
Hartnell College informs students of Covid-19 vaccination deadline
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College has informed current students that they will need to show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 by Dec. 10 in order to remain enrolled for the Spring 2022 semester.Ā
After that date, students will have to provide vaccine documentation before...
Sen. Caballero named 2021 Telehealth Champion
SALINAS ā Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) was honored as California Telehealth Policy Coalitionās 2021 Telehealth Champion at its annual conference Nov. 2.
The virtual event drew close to 100 telehealth policy experts and stakeholders from around the country.
āThere is no greater example of the potential...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 19, 2021
MAP REVIEW
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A public hearing to review draft maps for Monterey County Supervisorial district boundaries is set for Saturday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. Monterey County Board of Supervisors and Monterey County Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC) will conduct the joint hearing to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 18, 2021
POP-UP CLINIC
KING CITY ā The VIDA Project, Monterey County Health Department and the City of King will co-host a Pop-Up Clinic on Friday, Nov. 19. The free clinic will take place from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division...
Monterey County lifts indoor mask mandate
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has voted to suspend the masking requirement of its indoor face covering ordinance, effective immediately.
āThis means while wearing face coverings in indoor public settings remains strongly recommended, it is no longer required,ā according to Maia Carroll,...
Workshop to discuss Monterey Countyās climate action plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Sustainability Program will host its first community workshop Tuesday evening as part of its Community Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CCAAP) stakeholder engagement efforts.
The Nov. 16 virtual workshop, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., is being held to āhelp the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 16, 2021
JOB FAIR
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Workforce Development Board is hosting its last virtual job fair of 2021 on Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Premier Virtual online event platform. The event is free to both employers and job...
San Lucas School opens new makerspace
SAN LUCAS ā Students and teachers celebrated the opening of a new makerspace on Nov. 5 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at San Lucas School, representing a renewed start after a challenging year of distance and in-person learning during the pandemic.
The makerspace is a place...
Hundreds celebrate Mission San Antonio de Paduaās 250th anniversary
JOLON ā More than 200 guests attended Mission San Antonio de Paduaās āEnchanting Afternoon in the Gardenā last Saturday to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
āIt was a wonderful event,ā said Mission Administrator Joan Steele about the Nov. 6 celebration, which coincided with the Holiday...