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Monterey County supes discuss impacts of storms, approve resolution of emergency

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution of emergency addressing the recent atmospheric river storms in the region. During...

Winter storm triggers evacuations, flooding in Salinas Valley

SALINAS VALLEY — Severe winter storms have resulted in road closures, evacuation orders and water rescues over the past week due to major flooding...

Newsom declares state of emergency for monkeypox outbreak

CALIFORNIA — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday for monkeypox, enabling the state to access more resources to combat the ongoing...

Monterey County demobilizes Covid-19 isolation housing program

KING CITY — Monterey County has started the process of demobilizing Operation Oasis, its isolation housing program that assisted more than a thousand residents...

FEMA updates flood maps in Monterey County

SALINAS VALLEY — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for parts of Monterey County, including the Salinas Valley.  The maps identify...

Monterey County’s emergency rental assistance program provides nearly $34M in support

MONTEREY COUNTY — Since launching in March 2021, the Rent and Utility Assistance Program through the County of Monterey in partnership with United Way...

Expecting the Western Drought to End Soon? Not Likely, Forecasters Say.

Dry conditions across the West that have dashed hopes for a respite from relentless drought are expected to continue across the region into spring...

Critical roadway in South Monterey County awarded $12.6M for repairs

JOLON — Federal Highway Administration will provide $12.6 million in federal funding to repair and reconstruct Nacimiento-Fergusson Road in South Monterey County, announced Congressman...

Highway 1 reopens after rockfall repairs

MONTEREY COUNTY — Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast has completely reopened as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Caltrans announced. "Initial progress on clearing and...

Big Sur coastal highway remains closed for emergency repairs

MONTEREY COUNTY — Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast will remain closed between Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County and Deetjen’s Big...

Local News

Soledad Chamber launches new Night Market

SOLEDAD — A new community tradition took off with excitement on May 9, as the Soledad Chamber of Commerce launched its first-ever Night Market. Held...