General Election 2020: Latest results for South Monterey County races, Nov. 4
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County voters have returned their ballots to choose candidates for school boards and city councils as well as decide the fate of local measures in the Nov. 3 general election.
As of Wednesday, the latest results from Monterey County Elections...
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit promotes importance of workforce education
SALINAS VALLEY — A panel of experts discussed current challenges in agriculture, such as the future of the workforce and the role of education, during the eighth annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit.
The two-day session spanned more than eight and a half hours of...
Lightin’ up the town
Driving down Broadway at night in the City of King just got brighter and energy efficient to boot with the installation of new street lights.
Mee Memorial nurse receives Daisy Award
Mee Memorial Hospital each quarter recognizes one of their outstanding nurses by honoring them with the Daisy Award. This quarter’s recipient of the Daisy Award was Lucy Trejo, LVN, in the Skilled Nursing Facility.
Pinnacles National Park increases recreational access to allow bicycle and foot traffic
PAICINES — Pinnacles National Park has begun to increase recreational access to the park, allowing for bike and foot traffic only as parking areas remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The National Park Service is using a phased approach to increase access on a...
Hutchinson named interim CEO at Mee Memorial Hospital
Mee Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees has named R. Michael “Mike” Hutchinson as interim chief executive officer effective Aug. 13.
Donations needed for annual Harvest Night
SOUTH COUNTY — An annual Halloween tradition dating back 34 years in south Monterey County could be in jeopardy this year unless donations start picking up.
More than 2,000 residents attend the Harvest Night Festival each year at the South County YMCA in Soledad. The...
King City Union School District uses smart technology to help keep students healthy
KING CITY — King City Union School District’s Del Rey Elementary, Santa Lucia Elementary and King City Arts Magnet School are working to stay ahead of illness during an unprecedented school year.
The schools recently implemented the Kinsa smart thermometer program, the goals of which...
Monterey County loses 47,000 jobs during pandemic
MONTEREY COUNTY — Representatives from several area chambers of commerce spoke about how Monterey County businesses are dealing with the Covid-19 shutdowns during a Dec. 2 media briefing.
Monterey County has been tracking data about economic impacts, including the loss of more than 47,000 jobs...
