Monterey County hospitals, organizations partner on countywide health assessment
MONTEREY COUNTY — Eight organizations are teaming up to address the major health needs of residents of the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley regions.
The Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative is a partnership that was established in 2022 between Montage Health, Salinas Valley Health, Mee...
Rancho Cielo marks second year of RIDE Car Scholarship to boost student mobility
SALINAS VALLEY — Rancho Cielo marked its first day of school with a special assembly on Aug. 12, during which five recent graduates—Kenia Perez, Isaiah Barajas, Severiano De Jesus, Serenity Lucas and Melissa Torres—became the second group of students to receive the RIDE (Rancho...
Mass vaccination clinics launch throughout Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County companies, organizations and agencies have partnered to host mass vaccination sites weekly, with the latest having taken place at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City last Saturday.
Two mass clinics had already taken place earlier this month in Salinas,...
King City emergency responders earn honors
KING CITY — King City Police Chief Keith Boyd honored numerous personnel from King City Police Department during the Aug. 10 King City Council meeting, after the Covid-19 pandemic delayed the ability to host individual ceremonies throughout the past year.
“One thing Covid delayed was...
Monterey County health experts address vaccine hesitancy as state launches incentive program
MONTEREY COUNTY — Medical professionals from area hospitals discussed progress toward quelling the Covid-19 pandemic during Monterey County’s press briefing last week.
Among the guest speakers at the May 19 briefing was family practice physician Dr. Joshua Deutsch from Mee Memorial Healthcare System, who spoke...
Photos | Rain drenches Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Last week’s rainstorm caused considerable damage throughout South Monterey County that resulted in numerous road closures, mudslides, flooding and fallen trees.
Officials warned of possible flooding and property damage ahead of the multi-day storm, which dropped several inches of rain per day,...
Friends group formed to support Monterey County animal shelter
MONTEREY COUNTY — Hitchcock Road Animal Services (HRAS) now has the support of a dedicated new nonprofit: Friends of Hitchcock Road Animal Services (FoHRAS), a 501(c)(3) volunteer led organization committed to raising funds for Monterey County’s only government-operated animal shelter.
FoHRAS was founded by community...
