Correctional Training Facility reports massive Covid-19 outbreak among inmates
SOLEDAD — Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad has the most active cases of Covid-19 among those incarcerated throughout the entire California state prison system.
As of Thursday, there are currently 773 inmates infected with the coronavirus at CTF, with 779 new cases reported in...
Uncounted in the unemployment rate, but they want to work
Robert Hesse was expecting an imminent promotion to manager of Sub Zero Ice Cream, a nitrogen ice cream shop in Ventura, California, when it shut down in March because of the pandemic.
“I like to work,” said Hesse, a college graduate who turns 26 on...
Monterey County health officials encourage flu vaccines amid Covid-19 pandemic
MONTEREY COUNTY — Officials with Monterey County Health Department and local hospitals urged the public to get flu shots in time for the upcoming flu season during a media briefing Oct. 21.
Representatives from Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, Salinas Valley Memorial...
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 case rates of Covid-19 from the Delta variant, and that data is backing up the effectiveness of vaccines.
“In Monterey County,...
Monterey County continues Covid-19 vaccine rollout as state expands access to those over 65
MONTEREY COUNTY — More Covid-19 vaccines have arrived in Monterey County as planning begins for the next priority tiers for vaccinations, including those who are age 65 and older as announced by the state this week.
On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is...
Monterey Bay Aquarium loans freezer to help Mee Memorial fight coronavirus
KING CITY — Monterey Bay Aquarium has loaned a freezer capable of reaching sub-zero temperatures to Mee Memorial Healthcare System in an effort to help the South Monterey County hospital administer Covid-19 vaccines in the area.
“While vaccines remain in short supply in Monterey County,...
Monterey County mask mandate fails to gain enough support
MONTEREY COUNTY — An ordinance that would have required face coverings indoors countywide failed to receive enough support from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors during a special meeting last week.
After extensive discussion and public comment at the Sept. 8 meeting, the board voted...
Vaccinated people can get Covid, but it’s most likely very rare
More than two months after he was fully vaccinated against COVID, a doctor in New York woke up with a headache and a dull, heavy feeling of fatigue. A fever and chills soon followed, and his senses of taste and smell began to fade.
This,...
VIDA Project and partners host pop-up clinic in Soledad
SOLEDAD — The VIDA Project, Soledad McDonald’s, Monterey County Health Department and the City of Soledad have come together to co-host a free Pop-Up Clinic.
The clinic will take place Sunday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Soledad McDonald’s, 1215 Front...
California orders all teachers to be vaccinated or face regular testing
California became the first state to issue a vaccine mandate for all educators in public and private schools when Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered teachers and school staff members to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.
“We think it’ll be...
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CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....
