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Excessive heat watch for Salinas Valley remains in effect this weekend

SALINAS VALLEY — An excessive heat watch has been issued this weekend for southern Salinas Valley, including Arroyo Seco, Pinnacles National Park and Lake San Antonio. From Friday afternoon through Sunday evening, well-above-normal temperatures are expected with afternoon highs between the mid-90s and 108 degrees....

Monterey County health leaders unite to promote safe care for all

MONTEREY COUNTY — Local healthcare providers in Monterey County are collectively urging community members to continue accessing medical services without fear of potential repercussions related to their immigration status. Monterey County Health Department and Natividad Medical Center released a joint statement on Feb. 5 emphasizing...

San Lucas School office clerk recognized as Monterey County’s classified employee of the year

SAN LUCAS — Estella Ramirez received a trophy Aug. 19, recognizing her having earned the title of Monterey County Classified School Employee of the Year. The original announcement at San Lucas Union School District, where Ramirez works as an office clerk, was made March 6...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 4, 2024

News Briefs
WINTER READING MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries is hosting the Winter Reading Program throughout the months of December and January to encourage reading. The program began Dec. 2, and participants can sign up at their nearest MCFL branch or online through Beanstack. Each...

King City welcomes new officers Salazar and Hernandez at swearing-in ceremony

KING CITY — New officers Christian Salazar and Ignacio Hernandez were officially sworn in by Chief James Hunt on Aug. 13 during the King City Council meeting. Both officers graduated from the Basic Police Academy in June and are currently in phase two of...

How Redistricting Could Affect California Politics

Call 2022 the Year of Redistricting. Nationwide, political maps redrawn based on 2020 census data are being put to the test. On Tuesday, Texas held the year’s first primary election, transformed by these new district lines. If you aren’t familiar with the redistricting process, here’s a...

California Rodeo Salinas calls for National Anthem singers for 2024 rodeo performances

California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS — Have you ever dreamed of singing the National Anthem at a premier rodeo event? The California Rodeo Salinas is offering aspiring singers the chance to showcase their talent at the largest rodeo in California. The Rodeo is looking for singers to perform the...

Monterey County offers Covid-19 test kits for local distribution

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County continues to invest in bringing Covid-19 testing supplies to the community for local distribution. Covid-19 home antigen test kits are available to local organizations and community groups that can distribute them to their members and clients. In addition, organizations can request...

Housing Authority of Monterey County outlines major achievements and future plans

Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM)
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) presented its 2022-24 Progress Report to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on March 11, showcasing key achievements, organizational growth and upcoming initiatives aimed at tackling the region’s housing challenges. Over the past...

Monterey County joins legal effort to protect birthright citizenship

County of Monterey
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has joined an amicus brief filed in federal court to oppose a recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump that seeks to limit birthright citizenship. The motion, filed by the Public Rights Project, urges the court...
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