Data breach may have affected thousands of Monterey County residents
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County has been notified that a contractor providing behavioral health services to various clients experienced a network data breach that may have involved unauthorized access to the personal data of 4,201 county residents.
The breach occurred between Aug. 25 and 27...
Rescued baby birds form unlikely friendship at SPCA Wildlife Center
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Monterey County is celebrating a heartwarming story of friendship and care among its newest arrivals.
Recently, the center took in two orphaned baby birds ā a Western Bluebird and an American Robin ā who, despite...
King City Police crack down on distracted driving violations
KING CITY ā Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, King City Police Department will be actively looking for drivers who are in violation of the stateās hands-free cell phone law throughout the month.
āIn todayās fast-paced life, it is common to lose focus while...
Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month
MONTEREY COUNTY ā September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on the roads.
Pedestrian deaths make up more than 24% of all traffic-related fatalities in California. Nationally, an...
Covid-19 relief funds available for small businesses in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Federal, state and county agencies, including Cal Coastal, continue to offer assistance to local businesses, with two new programs having recently begun to help them bounce back from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cindy Merzon, director of Cal Coastalās Small Business...
Salinas Valley air quality degrades to āunhealthyā levels as Dolan Fire spreads
SALINAS VALLEY ā Air quality in the Salinas Valley diminished over the past week as the Dolan Fire continues to spread through Los Padres National Forestās Ventana Wilderness and northern areas of Fort Hunter Liggett.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, conditions had degraded to...
Monterey County health leaders unite to promote safe care for all
MONTEREY COUNTY ā 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...
South County Trashion Show returns to King City next week
KING CITY ā The unforgettable South County Trashion Show fundraiser and luncheon is back after two long years.
Alliance on Aging will once again host the annual event on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 11:30 a.m. in the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in...
Monterey County plans for return of migrant farmworkers
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County health officials have been working with agricultural companies and have reiterated safety plans with the onset of the new growing season, with the goal of keeping ag workers safe and the food supply network stable.
āWith the start of the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 1, 2024
VETERANS CELEBRATION
MONTEREY COUNTY ā All 12 awardees for the 34th Monterey County Veteran of the Year celebration will be inducted into that elite corps. Each will receive a medallion and certificates from the Board of Supervisors, along with other honors. Veterans of the Year...






















