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SEASONAL IMMUNIZATIONS MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Health Department urges everyone to protect themselves and others this fall by staying up to date on routine and seasonal immunizations, including RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). RSV is a common respiratory virus that often causes colds...

CALIFORNIA — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday for monkeypox, enabling the state to access more resources to combat the ongoing outbreak. The declaration will assist state and local government agencies collaborate to conduct outreach regarding monkeypox vaccines and treatment, seek...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Educators in Monterey County now have the affordable, local healthcare services they need and deserve thanks to an agreement between Salinas Valley Health and Municipalities, Colleges, Schools Insurance Group (MCSIG). “Salinas Valley Health recognized that many teachers and other educators in our...

KING CITY — On Dec. 30, a 17-year-old girl reported to King City Police Department that she was a victim of rape after attending a party in the 100 block of Bedford Circle in King City on Dec. 24. “During the party, the suspect provided...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Effective Dec. 4, the burn permit suspension in San Benito and Monterey counties has been lifted, announced Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey Unit. Chief George Nunez Jr. formally canceled the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture burn...

WREATH DONATIONS KING CITY — Wreaths Across America, sponsored by Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated, will have a booth at the King City Center parking lot near Safeway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Information and application forms to donate...

SALINAS — A bat found on April 2 near Toro Creek Road, in the Toro Park area of unincorporated Monterey County, has tested positive for the rabies virus. Hitchcock Road Animal Services has investigated this incident and determined that while there was exposure to an owned...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Carrie Panetta has announced the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson, effective April 30, after nearly 30 years of service on the Monterey County Superior Court. In 1995, Anderson was appointed to the Monterey County bench by...

SALINAS — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta and local leaders recently hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Spence Road Auxiliary Lane Project, a key local infrastructure improvement effort that will enhance both roadway and community safety. The project was funded thanks in part to $1...

GRAND OPENING KING CITY — Monterey law firm Fenton & Keller will open a new law office in King City, led by attorney John E. Kesecker, with an official opening on Monday, June 12. King City Chamber of Commerce and Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce...