Monterey County schools deal with digital divide as some campuses remain closed
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education Superintendent Deneen Guss spoke at King City Rotary Club’s virtual luncheon Oct. 21 to discuss how area schools have dealt with distance learning during the Covid-19 shutdowns.
Guss reflected on the journey from the onset of shutdowns,...
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,...
Escobar wins Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023 title
SALINAS VALLEY — Rose Escobar of Salinas has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023 and will represent the California Rodeo Salinas as an ambassador for the event and western lifestyle over the next year.
The annual competition took place over two days, July 7-8,...
Covid-19 cases rise to 545 in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — The number of residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County has increased to 545, up 15 from the previous day, according to the latest data from Monterey County Health Department.
Monday’s report shows a total of 333...
Monterey County’s Stuff the Bus totals 4,500 backpacks
MONTEREY COUNTY — Volunteers from Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) and United Way Monterey County teamed up to finish packing 4,500 backpacks with school supplies as part of the annual Stuff the Bus program, which provides basic supplies to students in need throughout...
Soledad Unified School District to name building in honor of late staff member
SOLEDAD — Soledad Unified School District will be naming the kindergarten building on the Gabilan Elementary School campus in honor of John Fuller, a beloved employee who died shortly after retiring from the district after more than 30 years.
Fuller was a custodian with Soledad...
City of Soledad launches ‘Shop Local, Support Community’ campaign
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has launched its “Shop Local, Support Community” campaign, aimed at encouraging community members to prioritize local businesses and bolster the regional economy.
The campaign highlights the numerous benefits that come with shopping locally, emphasizing the positive impact on the community,...
UPDATED: Salinas Valley events canceled, postponed over coronavirus fears
SALINAS VALLEY — A slew of events, meetings, programs and services from around Salinas Valley have either been canceled or postponed in the wake of concerns rising over the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The following is an ongoing list of those affected...
Census Caravan rolls through Gonzales to encourage enumeration
GONZALES — A Census Caravan recently traveled through Gonzales to encourage residents to complete their 2020 Census forms.
“We noticed on the lower response rate within the county, Gonzales has the lowest response rate,” said Joel Hernandez, lead organizer for the Center for Community Advocacy,...
Greenfield reminds residents to cut hazardous weeds during fire season
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Department wants to remind the community that fire season has begun, which means it is time for residents to cut their hazardous weeds and haul off their combustible garbage.
“Making sure your property is clear of hazardous vegetation and combustible garbage...
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Gonzales’ Camarena takes softball talents to Azusa Pacific
GONZALES — Gonzales resident Celeste Camarena has just begun attending school and training for softball at Azusa Pacific University near the city of Glendora...
