Hartnell College issues ransomware attack update
SALINAS VALLEY — Since the discovery of a sophisticated ransomware attack at Hartnell College in the early hours of Oct. 2, the college’s Information and Technology Resources (ITR) Department has been working overtime to secure data and systems, mitigate risk to all personnel and...
Unemployment claims fall, fueling economic hope
UNITED STATES — The second year of the coronavirus pandemic is starting with rising hopes for the economic outlook — and a long way to go.
Positive signs are emerging as restrictions on businesses lift and the pace of vaccine distributions ramps up. But millions...
PG&E power shutoff affects South Monterey County; resource centers open to support residents
KING CITY — A PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Thursday has impacted areas between Soledad and King City, as well as communities near San Lucas and Bradley in southern Monterey County.
According to the County of Monterey, PG&E has directly notified residents in...
Covid-19 cases rising again in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is seeing another increase in Covid-19 cases, announced County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno during last week’s media briefing.
According to Moreno, specimens sent for gene sequencing have determined a statewide average of 40 to 50% of Covid-19 cases are...
Mustangs prevail over Wildcatz after annual Homecoming parade, coronation
KING CITY — King City High School students, parents, coaches and supporters rallied down Broadway Street for the annual Homecoming Parade last Friday, Oct. 11, before the Mustangs’ football game against Watsonville High School at War Memorial Stadium.
The Mustangs beat the visiting Wildcatz, 26-18, that night,...
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District announces change in leadership
KING CITY — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees has appointed Tim Vanoli as interim superintendent effective immediately, following the resignation of Superintendent Jordan Mulder.
Mulder, who had agreed to serve as superintendent for a three-year term beginning in February,...
Deadline nears for small business relief program in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Grants are still available to local small businesses in Monterey County that have suffered financial losses due to Covid-19.
The Monterey County CARES Small Business Relief Program, administered by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board on behalf of the County Board of...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System chosen to participate in Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System, based in King City, has been selected to participate in the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP), which is designed to help strengthen the foundations of small rural hospitals and certified rural health clinics in the key elements...
King City appoints Boyd as police chief
KING CITY — Interim Police Chief Keith Boyd will become King City’s new chief of police beginning in June.
According to City Manager Steve Adams, Boyd was appointed to lead the King City Police Department after an extensive recruitment, selection and background review process. This...
