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February 6, 2025

Monterey County supervisors adopt countywide mask order

MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” After several weeks of discussion, Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a countywide indoor face covering ordinance that could begin in late October if certain criteria are met. Last week the Board delayed final approval of its mask mandate until Tuesday...

Monterey County offers Covid-19 test kits for local distribution

MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” Monterey County continues to invest in bringing Covid-19 testing supplies to the community for local distribution. Covid-19 home antigen test kits are available to local organizations and community groups that can distribute them to their members and clients. In addition, organizations can request...

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. ā€œWe think itā€™ll be...

Covid and flu vaccine clinics begin this weekend in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” Monterey County Health Department is partnering with local organizations to provide no-cost flu vaccination clinics at community-based locations throughout the county again this year. ā€œGetting vaccinated is the single best step you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones against...

A new demographic surprise for California: population loss

SACRAMENTO ā€” For the first time in more than a century, California recorded a net loss in population last year, a demographic reversal caused by the deadly toll of the coronavirus and declining immigration and birthrates. The small but startling 0.46% drop ā€” a decline...

Monterey County prepares for first round of Covid-19 vaccines

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MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” Monterey County officials expect the first allocations of Covid-19 vaccines to be in limited supply, and will target health care professionals in the first round of vaccinations. Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno spoke about the countyā€™s planning process during a...

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...

Monterey County continues to prioritize elderly residents in Covid-19 vaccine distribution

MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” Monterey County officials continue to prioritize the elderly with Covid-19 vaccinations as allocations of doses remain low. ā€œThe amount of vaccine that comes to Monterey County from the state has not increased,ā€ said County Supervisor Mary Adams during a press briefing Feb....

Salinas Valley cities declare local emergency over coronavirus threat, as Monterey County confirms first two cases

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SALINAS VALLEY ā€” The South Monterey County cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City each signed proclamations declaring a local emergency Monday due to the current threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. ā€œThe potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our...

Children in elementary schools donā€™t need to be 6 feet apart, CDC says

In a major policy revision intended to encourage more schools to welcome students back full time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that elementary school students and some middle and high school students could be spaced 3 feet apart in...

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Salinas Valley State Prison inmates convicted of murdering fellow inmate

SOLEDAD ā€” Salinas Valley State Prison inmates Roberto Carlos Cortez and Juan Jose Bueno were each convicted by a jury of first-degree murder and...