New state unemployment claims rose again last week
The U.S. job market remains challenging, with the government reporting Thursday that initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose last week.
A total of 741,000 workers filed first-time claims for state jobless benefits last week, an increase of 18,000, the Labor Department said. It was...
Fauci warns U.S. could be headed for another virus spike
UNITED STATES ā States have continued steadily lifting restrictions, despite warnings from top federal health officials like Dr. Anthony Fauci that new coronavirus cases in the United States have plateaued at a very high level after their drastic drop has stalled and that the...
Monterey County begins Covid-19 vaccine rollout
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County last week received its initial supplies of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination, a total of 2,925 doses, and expects this week to receive its 4,700 doses of the Moderna vaccine.
Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been allocated 500 doses of the...
Plans continue for some activities at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fairgrounds remains in a modified state of operation as Covid-19 pandemic health guidelines continue to restrict the types of activities that can be carried out in public settings.
The upcoming in-person Livestock Grading Show and Online Auction are being planned...
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...
Salinas Valley schools coordinate with local clinics to vaccinate educators
SALINAS VALLEY ā Schools throughout Monterey County began coordination with local hospitals, clinics and pharmacies to prepare for March 3, when educators and child care workers became eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
Among them was Gonzales Unified School District, which partnered with Walgreens for...
Covid-19, wildfires present challenges for Salinas Valley winery
SALINAS VALLEY ā Standing in his vineyard as a brisk wind runs amuck with his curly, sandy-blonde hair, Denis Hoey reveals why the Salinas Valley region ā known for its vast agriculture ā should also be noted for fine winemaking.
āWe make wines here that...
Monterey County remains in purple tier, as Covid-19 vaccine rollout makes progress
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department announced earlier this week that āsufficient progressā has been made vaccinating Phase 1a health care workers, and that providers may now begin to offer Covid-19 vaccine to residents age 75 years or older in Phase 1b, Tier...
Monterey County mask order still on the table
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has moved forward with a countywide indoor face covering ordinance, which could take effect in late October.
Last week the board introduced language for the mask mandate and met on Tuesday for approval. However, due to amendments...
Omicron Is Spreading Rapidly Through California
(California Today)
How fast is the coronavirus spreading in California?
1. A considerable spike in new cases over the holiday weekend ā nearly a quarter million ā was reported by the state health department Tuesday, with an average of nearly 59,000 cases a day recorded from New Yearās...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 1, 2026
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