Monterey Countyās Covid-19 isolation site at San Lorenzo Park sees surge in patients
SALINAS VALLEY ā More patients are being relocated to an Alternate Housing Site at San Lorenzo Park in recent weeks due to an overall increase in Covid-19 cases countywide.
The King City site is called Operation Oasis by Monterey County staff, and has 10 trailers...
Vaccinated people can get Covid, but itās most likely very rare
More than two months after he was fully vaccinated against COVID, a doctor in New York woke up with a headache and a dull, heavy feeling of fatigue. A fever and chills soon followed, and his senses of taste and smell began to fade.
This,...
Taylor Farms donates vegetables to Mee Memorial clinic patients
SALINAS VALLEY ā In honor of both National Diabetes Month and Diabetes Education Week, Taylor Farms donated 500 bags of salad and packages of assorted vegetables to the families visiting Mee Memorial Healthcare System clinics in King City and Greenfield on Nov. 15.
There were...
Monterey County to collaborate with state strike teams to enforce Covid-19 business restrictions
MONTEREY COUNTY ā State strike teams, which are part of Californiaās strategy to curb the rising numbers of Covid-19 cases, have notified the Monterey County Health Department of their intent to visit the county.
āWhen and how long such a team or teams will be...
Greenfield detective sergeant receives prestigious 40 Under 40 Award
GREENFIELD ā Detective Sgt. Justin Mattke of the Greenfield Police Department has been awarded the prestigious 40 Under 40 Award by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), recognizing his exemplary leadership and dedication to law enforcement.
Mattkeās journey in policing began at the...
Orchid donation brightens Eden Valley seniorsā lives
SOLEDAD ā While Motherās Day has come and gone, the spirit of celebration and appreciation lingers at Eden Valley Care Center, thanks to the support of its community partner ā the Soledad Police Department.
Eden Valley, a senior care facility in Soledad, recently received a...
Next generation of healthcare professionals graduate from SVMHS summer program
SALINAS VALLEY ā Summer Health Institute class of 2022 invested five weeks of their summer to advance their future as medical health professionals.
After a competitive application process, this year 29 students from high schools across Monterey County took part in a special graduation ceremony...
Cooling centers open across Salinas Valley amid excessive heat and red flag warnings
SALINAS VALLEY ā Cooling centers have opened across the Salinas Valley for residents to escape from the excessive heat this weekend.
City of Greenfield is offering a cooling station every day through Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greenfield...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 18, 2022
HOMEWORK HELP
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries has many resources to support students as they start school this month. From helpful resources in print and online to useful supplies for school projects, students can also receive online help with schoolwork with Brainfuse HelpNow....
Clem Albertoni Cowboy Gathering set for Saturday
SALINAS ā The Clem Albertoni Cowboy Gathering presented by Taylor Farms will take place Saturday, March 25, at the Fox Theater in Salinas.
The event, produced by the California Rodeo Association, is held in memory of long-time master of ceremonies and cowboy poet Clem Albertoni,...
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Gonzales celebrates ātopping outā of new community center complex
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales celebrated the ātopping outā of the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex with a ceremony Friday, marking the...