Two more test positive for COVID-19 in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Two new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported Thursday in Monterey County, bringing the countywide total to four patients so far.
Following the countyās first positive COVID-19 cases announced earlier this week, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System says an increase in the...
Lockwood-San Lucas Bridge closed for emergency repairs
SAN LUCAS ā Monterey County Resource Management Agency (RMA) has announced the emergency closure of the Lockwood-San Lucas Bridge.
Earlier this week, the bridge was closed for the publicās safety while engineering staff evaluated its structural sufficiency. Upon assessment, RMA is now developing a repair...
Hartnell superintendent granted emergency powers for college district
SALINAS ā Hartnell
Community Collegeās Governing Board voted unanimously to grant temporary
emergency powers to Superintendent/President Patricia Hsieh, during an
emergency meeting Wednesday.
All seven district directors were present for the March 18 vote,
but the student member was absent.
The action allows Hsieh to respond to the novel coronavirus...
Salinas Valley cities declare local emergency over coronavirus threat, as Monterey County confirms first two cases
SALINAS VALLEY ā The South Monterey County cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City each signed proclamations declaring a local emergency Monday due to the current threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
āThe potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our...
South Monterey County cities issue local emergency proclamations due to coronavirus threat
SALINAS VALLEY ā The South Monterey County cities of
Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City each signed proclamations declaring
a local emergency on Monday due to the current threat of the coronavirus,
COVID-19, pandemic.
āThe potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our
community and this...
Young authors from South Monterey County compete in Steinbeck essay contest
SALINAS VALLEY ā Students from throughout South Monterey County
had a chance to compete in essay writing to earn a scholarship during the
Steinbeck Centerās Young Authors Day of Writing.
Top middle school students were nominated by their teachers
to write an essay about āThe Red Ponyā...
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...
King City Council votes to allow cannabis dispensaries
KING CITY ā King City Council adopted an ordinance during its
Feb. 25 meeting that will allow cannabis retail businesses within the city.
The ordinance will take effect March 26 and allows up to two
retail businesses in specific areas, which can include First Street east...
Primary Election 2020: Voters decide fate of South Monterey County school bonds
SALINAS VALLEY ā Local voters in South Monterey County have chosen whether or not to support several school bond measures listed on the ballot in Californiaās primary election on Super Tuesday, March 3.
As
of Monterey County Electionsā final report
Tuesday night, King City Union School Districtās...
South County Trashion Show brings Mardi Gras flair to fairgrounds
SALINAS VALLEY ā Alliance on Aging hosted the fifth annual
South County Trashion Show at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City last
Thursday, which coincided with the organizationās 50th anniversary year.
The theme for the Feb. 20 fundraiser was Mardi Gras, and
dress designers were directed...