Monterey County Office of Education to host Safety Symposium focused on student wellness
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) will host a Safety Symposium, designed to promote best practices, collaboration and preparedness for safer schools and communities, on Friday, Oct. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at One Main, 1 Main St., in...
United Way Monterey County offers free tax preparation services
MONTEREY COUNTY — United Way Monterey County has launched its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax preparation service, which is offered to county residents through Tax Day, April 16.
United Way provides VITA tax preparation in English and Spanish for anyone who earned up...
Fort Hunter Liggett hosts Turkey Trot
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett personnel put on their best turkey attire for the military base’s Turkey Trot on Nov. 17.
The afternoon event featured a 2-mile run and a 1-mile walk for the FHL community, including soldiers, families and the DOD workforce.
Garrison Commander Col....
Monterey County health officials urge parents to prevent child heatstroke
MONTEREY COUNTY — Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United States.
Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau urges parents and caregivers to learn about the dangers of leaving children alone...
King City Police remind Super Bowl fans to plan ahead
KING CITY — King City Police Department is reminding football fans that there’s no “DUI” in team.
For those heading out to a Super Bowl party and planning on drinking, police are advising that they stick to the “Go Safely” game plan and choose a...
South County Soccer League jamboree ends season
SALINAS VALLEY — South County Soccer League’s 56 teams converged on Patriot Park in Greenfield last Sunday for the end-of-season jamboree.
Organizers said more than 1,000 people were on the soccer fields during the course of the morning and afternoon jamboree on May 22, during...
King City financial advisor earns ‘Top of the Table’ distinction for 8th consecutive year
KING CITY — Robert Cullen, MBA, LACP, FSCP, a Registered Investment Advisor based in King City, has once again achieved Top of the Table status with the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), marking the eighth consecutive year he has earned this prestigious honor.
Top of...
Monterey County sees sharp rise in whooping cough cases
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County public health officials are urging residents to stay current on pertussis vaccinations following a sharp increase in reported cases of the illness, commonly known as whooping cough.
Since Jan. 1, the County of Monterey Health Department has received 43 reports...
Willow Fire grows to 1,500 acres; evacuations in place
BIG SUR — Evacuations have been issued for a wildfire that broke out Thursday night in the Los Padres National Forest about 7 miles west of the Arroyo Seco Campground.
The fire, named the Willow Fire, has grown to at least 1,500 acres and is...
Miss Salinas Valley Fair seeks 2022 applicants
SALINAS VALLEY — Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious title of Miss Salinas Valley Fair, which is open to any junior or senior high school girl who is a resident or student of school districts in the counties of Monterey, San Benito,...
