Clash between union campaigns and private property at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — Before dawn on an October morning in 2015, representatives of the United Farm Workers turned up at a strawberry plant nursery in Northern California to meet with workers and urge them to consider unionizing.
They were able to enter the nursery’s property thanks...
Monterey County Board of Supervisors approves hiring freeze amid fiscal challenges
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a hiring freeze for county positions funded by the General Fund discretionary revenue.
The unanimous decision was made during the Board’s meeting last Tuesday, Oct. 15, as the county grapples with significant fiscal challenges.
County Administrative...
Mee Memorial health program launches at Greenfield and King City high schools
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD) has launched the Mee Memorial Healthcare System Student Volunteer Program that will run from this September to May 2022.
The participating 25 seniors from Greenfield and King City high schools will receive training...
King City begins work on Downtown Streetscape Project
KING CITY — King City Council recently awarded the bid for implementing the Downtown Streetscape Project to Monterey Peninsula Engineering (MPE), which started construction on June 12.
The project will expand the corner bulbouts, redesign the medians and add decorative crosswalks on Broadway Street, from...
New laws take effect in California for 2020
CALIFORNIA — The beginning of a new year comes with many new
laws taking effect throughout the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed numerous bills into law that aim to tackle issues including firearms, housing, pollution, schools, animal rights and more.
South Monterey County businesses,...
King City High School recognizes top student athletes
KING CITY — King City High School recognized their top student athletes before graduation during an assembly on June 3.
Joshua Riley and Sarah Brewen were named Scholar Athletes of the Year, while Jonah Mendez and Brenna Owens were honored as Athletes of the Year.
“It...
Pop-up sites increase access to Covid-19 testing for South Monterey County residents
SALINAS VALLEY — Free pop-up Covid-19 testing sites have been emerging lately in South Monterey County as part of an effort to increase testing access after a new site was added to Castroville to the existing lineup of Salinas and Seaside.
When available, local residents...
Jo Mora to be celebrated this weekend
MONTEREY COUNTY — The community is invited to celebrate Jo Mora, one of the most famous and respected artists from Monterey County, at a free, family-oriented event Saturday, April 15, in Monterey.
Monterey History and Art Association (MHAA) recently announced the acquisition of the Jo...
Lockwood elementary students to return to campus next week
LOCKWOOD — Students are scheduled to return to San Antonio Elementary School when the campus reopens Monday.
The school applied for a waiver in early October, which was approved by the state and county, to permit in-person instruction even while Monterey County remains in the...
