FEMA grants additional disaster relief for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Additional disaster relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been approved for Monterey County to make permanent repairs to county roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
On Jan. 17, President Joe Biden amended his Major Disaster Declaration for the state of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 11, 2022
CIRCUS SHOW
GONZALES ā Circus Royal Spectacular is coming to Gonzales this week from Aug. 11 to 14 at Centennial Park, 250 First St. The circus shows will commence on Thursday and Friday at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.;...
Texas storms, California heat waves and āvulnerableā utilities
CALIFORNIA ā In California, wildfires and heat waves in recent years forced utilities to shut off power to millions of homes and businesses. Now Texas is learning that deadly winter storms and intense cold can do the same.
The countryās two largest states have taken...
King City welcomes new police leadership team
KING CITY ā Police chiefs of King Cityās past, Keith Boyd and Robert Masterson, gathered with the townās newest Chief of Police James Hunt during his swearing-in ceremony May 9 inside the Council Chambers.
Hunt took over the position from Boyd ā now undersheriff...
King City Community Power customers to receive rebate gift cards
KING CITY ā The majority of King City Community Power (KCCP) residential customers will receive a gift card from KCCP within the next few days.
āAs a community-operated power provider, KCCP is able to dedicate excess revenues to the community through projects addressing community needs,...
Mee Memorial attempts to thwart Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City has received a federal grant to help improve Covid-19 vaccine confidence throughout its service area in southern Monterey County, spanning more than 55 miles between Soledad and Bradley.
Health Resources and Services Administration provided the...
Monterey County begins preparation for possible coronavirus outbreak
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Though there are no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Monterey County currently, the countyās team of public health professionals and medical providers have begun preparations for a potential outbreak.
āWhile there is great public concern about this virus, there...
Monterey County honors last surviving Bracero of 1963 Chualar tragedy
CHUALAR ā Monterey County has honored the last surviving Bracero of the 1963 Chualar train tragedy, recognizing his life story and the enduring legacy of Bracero workers during Bracero Worker History Recognition Week.
During a special ceremony Sept. 16 at the Monterey County Board of...
Spirit Ride event brings awareness to āMove Overā traffic laws
Tow trucks, CHP vehicles, ambulances and more drove down Front Street in Soledad on Aug. 23 to celebrate the Spirit Rideās āSlow Down, Move Overā event.
Sun Street Centers opens sober living homes in King City
KING CITY ā Sun Street Centers recently celebrated the opening of two Sober Living Environments (SLEs) located behind its substance abuse facility in King City.
About 150 guests attended the April 23 open house, which featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the facility ā including...























