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SALINAS VALLEY — This week’s forecast of heavy rain and gusty winds has caused state and county officials to issue warnings, including for flash floods, throughout the Salinas Valley region that continue through Thursday. Heavy rainfall has led to debris flows and flash flooding in...

FLASH FLOODING SALINAS VALLEY — National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for the River, Carmel and Dolan fire burn scars due to heavy rain in the area, calling it a “life-threatening situation.” Excessive rainfall will result in debris flow moving through the burn...

YUMA, Arizona — El padre Emilio Chapa estaba dando su homilía un domingo reciente cuando hizo una pausa para lamentarse de algo que lo había hecho estremecer al entrar a la sacristía antes de dar la misa. El pizarrón donde su personal colocaba solicitudes para...

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO — Un día después de conocerse la noticia de que el presidente de México contrajo la COVID-19, la frustración se hizo sentir en una larga fila de ciudadanos que esperaban, ansiosos, rellenar los tanques de oxígeno para sus familiares que sufrían...

Como autora profesional de temas de salud y ciudadana preocupada, el dolor de mi corazón se hace más profundo con cada nuevo informe acerca de la devastación causada por el nuevo coronavirus, la causa de un dolor personal y económico inconmensurable (y aún creciente)...

YUMA, Ariz. — The Rev. Emilio Chapa was delivering a homily on a recent Sunday when he paused to lament a sight that had shaken him as he entered the sacristy before Mass. The board where his staff posted requests for funeral services was covered...

CALIFORNIA — Facing swelling political pressure and numerous lawsuits by businesses forced to shut down, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California on Monday lifted a strict stay-at-home order and handed to local authorities greater control over whether restaurants, hair salons and other commerce could reopen. The...

UPDATE: The evacuation warning has been upgraded to an evacuation order for the River, Carmel and Dolan fire burn scar areas and evacuation zones effective Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. Temporary evacuation points have been set up at Toro Park School, 22500 Portola Drive, Salinas; Chualar...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Emergency watershed protection work on eight properties in the wildfire areas from 2020’s Carmel and River fires has concluded in a partnership between Monterey County and the federal government. Tom Moss, senior hydrologist with the county’s public works department, said eight projects...

SKATE PARK SURVEY KING CITY — The City of King has received grant funds to replace the ramps at the King City Skate Park at San Antonio Park. The City is seeking input from the public, particularly from users of the skate park, on the...