Monterey County farmers estimate $336M in losses from recent storms
SALINAS VALLEY — A flood damage survey on Monterey County agriculture shows $336 million in estimated losses from January’s storms, with the costliest impacts in South Monterey County.
Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has released the initial results of the online survey, which launched Jan....
Las desigualdades raciales de la pandemia persisten en la distribución de las vacunas
Las comunidades de color, que han lidiado con el peor impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19 en Estados Unidos, también han recibido una proporción más pequeña de las vacunas disponibles. La tasa de vacunación para los estadounidenses negros se ubica a la mitad de...
Out of the DARKNESS
May is National Mental Health Matters Month, and South County residents came together last weekend to bring a hidden topic to the front: Suicide.
A new demographic surprise for California: population loss
SACRAMENTO — 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 — a decline...
Central Coast colleges receive $1.4M in federal funding
CENTRAL COAST — More than $1.4 million in four separate grants have been secured for students at California State University Monterey Bay, Monterey Peninsula College and Hartnell College through the Upward Bound program.
“Leveling the playing field through federal grants is crucial to creating opportunities...
Design phase now complete for Gonzales Community Center Complex
GONZALES — City of Gonzales has announced that on Feb. 28 the design/build team of Otto Construction/WRNS Studio submitted 100% construction documents for the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex to the city for building code review by its building official.
This completes the...
‘Se transmite más que las otras’: los científicos alertan sobre la nueva variante en California
CALIFORNIA — Dos estudios confirman que un nuevo coronavirus mutante en California es más contagioso, aunque la escala de su amenaza no está clara.
Dos nuevos estudios demuestran que una variante del coronavirus que fue detectada en California durante el mes de diciembre, es más contagiosa que...
2023 wine grape harvest begins in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — The 2023 Monterey County wine grape harvest has begun with Scheid Family Wines’ Isabelle’s Vineyard located in the Salinas Valley along River Road, west of Chualar, on the Monterey Wine Trail, announced Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association last week.
Cool weather delayed the...
Mass vaccination clinic in Greenfield scheduled for this weekend
GREENFIELD — The farmworker community has been invited to a mass vaccination clinic in Greenfield, hosted by the city and partnership organizations on April 10 and 11 at Greenfield Memorial Hall.
The expansive parking area and large building will allow for people to walk in,...
Partnership for Children receives $105K grant to support Central Coast families
SALINAS — Partnership for Children has received a $105,000 grant from Hospice Giving Foundation to continue its mission of advocating for children and families on the Central Coast.
Since 2007, the nonprofit organization has provided transportation and financial assistance for area children who require access...
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Soledad Youth Council leads citywide street safety effort
SOLEDAD — Soledad Youth Council is leading a comprehensive Street Safety Initiative for the 2025-26 year focused on identifying and addressing pedestrian and traffic...
