Caltrans to reopen Highway 1 at Rat Creek by April 30
MONTEREY COUNTY — Caltrans has announced that it will reopen Highway 1 at Rat Creek in Monterey County by April 30, nearly two months ahead of schedule.
A full closure of the highway has been in place following the Jan. 28 mudslide that washed out...
El nuevo programa tiene como objetivo ampliar el acceso a los recursos de Covid-19
CONDADO DE MONTEREY — Un nuevo programa comunitario llamado VIDA (Distribución Integrada de Virus de Ayuda) fue anunciado con un nombre formal durante la rueda de prensa del 31 de marzo para el Condado de Monterey, en la cual la Ciudad de Gonzales es un grupo socio...
New program aims to expand access to Covid-19 resources
MONTEREY COUNTY — A new community program called VIDA (Virus Integrated Distribution of Aide) was announced with a formal name during the March 31 press briefing for Monterey County, in which the City of Gonzales is a founding partner group.
The formal start to the...
The end of California’s lockdowns
Today, we’re starting with some big news: There will be no green tier after all. In fact, very soon, we’re set to say goodbye to the purple, red, orange and yellow tiers that have for months dictated so much about our lives.
California plans to...
New roundabout in the works for Soledad
SOLEDAD — The City of Soledad has closed off the intersection of Metz Road and East Street beginning April 5 for the construction of a new roundabout.
Construction is expected to take two months for the project.
Those heading toward Metz will take a detour route...
Biden says all adults will be eligible for vaccine by April 19
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday moved up by two weeks, to April 19, his deadline for states to make every American adult eligible for coronavirus vaccination, following the lead of states around the country that are already meeting that timetable.
Biden’s announcement came...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 7, 2021
CAREER CENTER
SALINAS — America’s Job Center, aka One Stop Career Center in Salinas, reopened April 5 to help those in need of a jump-start to their career. The Salinas branch at 344 Salinas St. reopened to serve job seekers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays...
Vaccination efforts continue as Monterey County moves to Orange Tier
MONTEREY COUNTY — Vaccination numbers continue to climb in Monterey County, with County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno announcing that more than 35% of county residents age 16 and over have received at least one vaccine dose.
During a March 31 press briefing, Moreno noted...
Newsom: California economy ‘fully reopening’ June 15
CALIFORNIA — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that the state is “setting our eyes on fully reopening by June 15 — with commonsense measures like masking.”
Newsom made the announcement via Twitter, and reiterated the state’s plan to eventually forgo the current four-tiered,...
Site problems delay Greenfield’s highway welcome signs
GREENFIELD — Greenfield city leaders discussed the reasons behind the slow progress toward the new welcome signs along Highway 101 during the March 23 city council meeting.
City Manager Paul Wood said the delays in moving forward have been largely a matter of the placement...
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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....
