Californiaās next vaccine eligibility expansion
Well, the moment many of us have been waiting for has arrived: Californians 50 and older will be eligible to be vaccinated starting April 1, and residents older than 16 will be eligible starting April 15, state officials announced Thursday, in an effort to...
Californiaās vaccinated can go mostly mask-free beginning June 15
Vaccinated Californians will be able to go mask-free in indoor stores, bars, restaurants, movie theaters and many other places as part of the stateās grand reopening next Tuesday, officials announced on Wednesday.
The new rules are aligned with federal guidance, meaning that face coverings will...
Unemployment claims rise as pandemic hits 1-year mark
The surge in unemployment filings in March 2020 provided one of the first clear warnings of the havoc the pandemic was wreaking on the U.S. economy.
One year later, that klaxon is still blaring.
More than 746,000 people filed first-time applications for state unemployment benefits last...
Monterey County lifts indoor mask mandate
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has voted to suspend the masking requirement of its indoor face covering ordinance, effective immediately.
āThis means while wearing face coverings in indoor public settings remains strongly recommended, it is no longer required,ā according to Maia Carroll,...
Monterey Countyās Covid-19 testing sites expand hours to meet demand
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey Countyās state-supported Covid-19 testing sites located in Seaside, Salinas and Soledad are expanding hours in response to an increase in demand for testing.
The community testing sites will be adding additional days and appointment times as a result, announced Monterey County...
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...
New visitor restrictions take effect at Monterey County hospitals
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Hospitals in Monterey County have implemented new restrictions on visitors to reduce the transmission of Covid-19 to staff and patients.
Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 11, all visitors to area hospitals will be required to show either proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or proof...
Unemployment claims fall, fueling economic hope
UNITED STATES ā The second year of the coronavirus pandemic is starting with rising hopes for the economic outlook ā and a long way to go.
Positive signs are emerging as restrictions on businesses lift and the pace of vaccine distributions ramps up. But millions...
Covid-19 cases, deaths surge to new highs in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Thousands of new cases and dozens of deaths related to Covid-19 have been reported in Monterey County since the beginning of the new year, less than two weeks ago.
According to Californiaās Covid-19 reporting system, last updated Jan. 12, Monterey Countyās virus...
Monterey County expands Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to more residents beginning this week
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department has announced plans to expand the eligibility for Covid-19 vaccinations to more individuals this week.
As vaccine supply allows, county residents age 65 to 74 who work in the industry sectors of food and agriculture, education and childcare...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 1, 2026
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