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December 14, 2025

Tag: Monterey County Health Department

Mushrooms

Monterey County sees increase in hospitalizations due to mushroom poisoning

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is reminding residents to exercise caution when gathering and eating wild mushrooms. Local hospitals have recently reported an...

Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month

MONTEREY COUNTY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert...
Weather sunny hot

Monterey County health officials urge parents to prevent child heatstroke

MONTEREY COUNTY — Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United...

Monterey County health leaders unite to promote safe care for all

MONTEREY COUNTY — Local healthcare providers in Monterey County are collectively urging community members to continue accessing medical services without fear of potential repercussions...
County of Monterey

Monterey County Health Department receives $276K grant for child safety seat...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department has received a $276,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway...
Bicycles safety

Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips for bicyclists, drivers

MONTEREY COUNTY — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Monterey County Health Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike...
Measles MMR vaccine

Bay Area health officials urge vigilance as measles cases rise nationally

MONTEREY COUNTY — With measles on the rise nationally, and recent cases locally, County of Monterey Health Department joins Bay Area health officials in...

Monterey County’s state-supported Covid-19 testing sites close

MONTEREY COUNTY — California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently notified the Monterey County Health Department that utilization of Logistics Health Inc. (LHI) Covid-19...
Roadwork construction

Monterey County road projects receive nearly $45M in funds

MONTEREY COUNTY — California Transportation Commission has awarded $44.8 million in Active Transportation Project grants for multiple projects that will enhance safety and facilitate...

Monterey County hospitals warn about respiratory virus surge

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Mee Memorial Healthcare System, Natividad Medical Center, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and the Monterey County...

Local News

Greenfield Police Department

Hit-and-run driver arrested after striking two Greenfield students walking to school

GREENFIELD — A 22-year-old Greenfield man was arrested this week after police say he struck two elementary-aged students with his vehicle and left the...