Tag: pandemic
Monterey County job centers expand hours as pandemic unemployment benefits expire
MONTEREY COUNTY — On Sept. 4, the federal unemployment insurance program, known as the Pandemic Unemployment Insurance benefit, created under the CARES Act, will...
Mee Memorial doctor encourages students to get vaccinated
GREENFIELD — Dr. Joshua Deutsch, a physician with Mee Memorial Healthcare System, recently spoke to students at Greenfield High School to encourage them to...
Covid-19 case rates continue to escalate in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno said in an Aug. 18 press briefing that the county continues to have higher...
Guest Column | Telehealth Is the Best Medicine for Our Community
Telehealth is the use of electronic communications to provide and deliver health care services over large and small distances. Also called digital medicine, this...
Monterey County doctors discuss increase in Covid-19 cases
MONTEREY COUNTY — Mee Memorial Hospital in King City will abide by recent state mandates that require hospital visitors to present proof of Covid-19...
Greenfield McDonald’s offers free Big Macs for vaccine registrants
GREENFIELD — Community members who registered for a Covid-19 vaccine at McDonald’s in Greenfield recently were able to get a free Big Mac.
The two-day...
Monterey County crops decline in value after pandemic and fires
MONTEREY COUNTY — Crop values fell in 2020 by a total of $499 million from 2019, with 2020’s total at $3.9 billion, according to...
Leadership changes at South Monterey County Joint Union High School District
GREENFIELD — Students at both Greenfield and King City high schools returned to campus for in-person learning last week, and in addition to the...
Salinas Valley’s National Night Out returns for 2021
SALINAS VALLEY — National Night Out was held throughout the Salinas Valley on Aug. 3 as part of a nationwide series of community events...
Monterey County’s mask and vaccination requirements begin Monday
MONTEREY COUNTY — All Monterey County employees and the public are now required to wear a mask in county facilities regardless of their vaccination...
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Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off builds excitement for 2025 ‘Berry Best Fair’
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City were buzzing last month as the annual Fair Kick-Off event drew more than 600 guests...
