Monterey County prepares free flu clinics before dual threat with Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY — Flu season is on the horizon and Monterey County is preparing for the response to that regular occurrence while also dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
“This year it is incredibly important that people get their flu shot,” said Karen Smith, the...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | June 21, 2022
Alvaro Mercado of Soledad was named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan. The Dean’s List recognizes USM students who end the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better.
Adrian Arredondo of Greenfield, Anna Barragan of Soledad...
Heart drawn over Mee Memorial Hospital pays tribute to health care workers
CENTRAL COAST — Six pilots from Lightning Formation Airshows (LFA) flew over six sites in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties last Saturday to pay tribute to health care professionals on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mee Memorial Hospital in King City was...
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...
Stay up to date on vaccines for fewer sick days heading into colder months
CALIFORNIA — California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses.
Respiratory infections like flu, Covid-19 and RSV are common during the fall and winter seasons, and getting immunized...
Siembra Latinos Fund announces Ernesto Vela as inaugural Alfred Diaz-Infante Award recipient
MONTEREY COUNTY — Siembra Latinos Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County has announced that Ernesto Vela, assistant superintendent of student services for the Monterey County Office of Education, is the recipient of the inaugural Alfred Diaz-Infante Award.
The award was established in 2023...
King City High’s Drama Department presents show-stopping musical comedy
KING CITY — King City High School’s Drama Department is set to bring big laughs and show-stopping numbers to the stage with its upcoming production of “The Drowsy Chaperone Jr.”
With a cast of 20 high school performers and the support of six dedicated student...
Lockwood-San Lucas Bridge closed for emergency repairs
SAN LUCAS — Monterey County Resource Management Agency (RMA) has announced the emergency closure of the Lockwood-San Lucas Bridge.
Earlier this week, the bridge was closed for the public’s safety while engineering staff evaluated its structural sufficiency. Upon assessment, RMA is now developing a repair...
El Pájaro CDC relaunches in-person services in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — El Pájaro Community Development Corporation (CDC) has announced the return of its in-person services to the city of Soledad and the surrounding South Monterey County communities.
Beginning June 19, El Pájaro CDC will offer weekly in-person opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs...
Closure of highway offramp at Jolon Road in King City postponed
KING CITY — A closure of the northbound Highway 101 offramp at Jolon Road, originally scheduled to take place this Thursday, has been postponed.
“An update will be provided when a new date for this closure has been confirmed,” Caltrans said in a news release...
