Second wave of antibody surveys begins in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County residents could soon be receiving an invitation to participate in the second wave of CalScope, a study that will help public health professionals better understand how many people in California have antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
The...
Sol Treasures youth art exhibit inspires creative alternatives
KING CITY — Sol Treasures in King City recently began a new exhibition featuring creations by local youth artists Elliot Riley and Harper Stamps.
Artwork by Riley, 19, and Stamps, 12, was installed Aug. 14, and a Meet the Artists evening was held Aug. 16,...
Salinas Valley cities declare local emergency over coronavirus threat, as Monterey County confirms first two cases
SALINAS VALLEY — 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.
“The potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our...
SPCA Monterey County issues guidance on interactions with fawns
MONTEREY COUNTY — Spring has arrived on the Central Coast, bringing with it the arrival of numerous fawns. SPCA Monterey County is reminding the public to leave these young deer alone, as they often find themselves mistakenly taken from their mothers.Â
“Every year, our SPCA...
MCARLM celebrates Miss Salinas Valley Fair legacy with limited-time exhibit
KING CITY — Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) is tipping its hat to tradition with a brand-new pop-up exhibit celebrating the history and impact of the Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition.
Running for a limited time only through the month of May,...
Possible PG&E power shutoff could affect South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has notified Monterey County that a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) could affect parts of South Monterey County and the Carmel Valley area beginning Wednesday morning due to forecast gusty winds and extreme heat.
According...
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.
A Day to Reflect: King City observes Memorial Day 2024
KING CITY — Col. Stephen Trotter, Fort Hunter Liggett’s garrison commander, paid homage to the courage of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, extending gratitude to veterans present and across the nation while also honoring Gold Star families, during the annual King City Memorial...
Monterey County enacts regional stay-at-home order effective Sunday
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is enacting the state’s latest health restrictions early to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 and patient overflow at area hospitals after monitoring local and regional intensive care unit (ICU) capacity.
On Wednesday, the county's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved...
