Coronavirus cases increase to 32 in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā There are now 32 residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Monterey County as of Friday, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department.
Nine of the confirmed cases appear to have been acquired locally through community...
Vaccine rollout for teens begins as Monterey County continues to stay in Orange Tier
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The case rate metrics are not yet at a point where Monterey County can shift from the Orange Tier to the less-restrictive Yellow Tier, but county Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno said the overall pattern observed is a positive trend toward...
On Valentineās Day, let hearts soar, not metallic balloons, warns PG&E
CENTRAL COAST ā More metallic balloons are sold for Valentineās Day than any other holiday and, not surprisingly, itās also around this time of year that Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyĀ (PG&E) sees an uptick in outages caused by metallic balloons drifting into overhead power...
5 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā There are now five confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Monterey County as of Friday, up one from yesterday's announcement, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department.
Four of the cases are travel-related, and the other is...
King City Council votes to allow cannabis dispensaries
KING CITY ā King City Council adopted an ordinance during its
Feb. 25 meeting that will allow cannabis retail businesses within the city.
The ordinance will take effect March 26 and allows up to two
retail businesses in specific areas, which can include First Street east...
Monterey County library branches offer new language-learning system
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries has announced the availability of Transparent Language Online for Libraries, a complete language-learning system with courses and lessons designed to build listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
āWe are excited that students receiving literacy instruction can augment their...
Science teacher brings historic penguin to King City middle school
KING CITY ā Science teacher Jim Van Horn has brought his stuffed chinstrap penguin to Chalone Peaks Middle School in King City, where it was on display for students when they began the school year on Tuesday.
Van Horn teaches physical science and has...
City manager earns recognition for outstanding community service
KING CITY ā King City Rotary has awarded City Manager Steve Adams as Rotarian of the Year, recognizing his commitment and active involvement to the club and community.
āI am very passionate about the great service Rotary provides and we have an outstanding club, which...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 22, 2023
THANKSGIVING STORYTIME
GONZALES ā Monterey County Free Librariesā Gonzales Branch will host a special Thanksgiving Storytime on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 12 p.m. The Gonzales Branch Library is located at 851 Fifth St. Call 831-386-6872 for more information.
SPCA ADOPTIONS
SALINAS ā Skip the crowded malls and...
Monterey County Cattlewomen, Cattlemenās Association announce scholarship recipients
SAN ARDO ā Monterey County Cattlewomen and Cattlemenās Association announced the 2023 Scholarship Recipients are Jesse Ledezma, Sage Flores and Carly Vorwerck, who were honored May 23 at the associationās annual Scholarship Dinner in San Ardo.
According to Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez, who was...






















