Monterey County continues Covid-19 vaccine rollout as state expands access to those over 65
MONTEREY COUNTY — More Covid-19 vaccines have arrived in Monterey County as planning begins for the next priority tiers for vaccinations, including those who are age 65 and older as announced by the state this week.
On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is...
2020 Year In Review | Annual fair changes format, leadership
The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories — some virus-related, some not — that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...
State and county officials pay homage to outgoing Gonzales mayor
GONZALES — Outgoing Mayor Maria Orozco was recognized at the Jan. 4 Gonzales City Council meeting for her many years of service to the city.
Numerous area officials joined in through virtual means to wish her well and make proclamations about her leadership.
“You’re a really...
2020 Year In Review | Protests call for reform
The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories — some virus-related, some not — that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...
Covid-19 cases, deaths surge to new highs in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Thousands of new cases and dozens of deaths related to Covid-19 have been reported in Monterey County since the beginning of the new year, less than two weeks ago.
According to California’s Covid-19 reporting system, last updated Jan. 12, Monterey County’s virus...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 13, 2021
GRAB AND GO MEALS
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Free Libraries has begun offering grab and go meals and activity bags starting this week and lasting through April 30. Pickup times are as follows: Gonzales Library on Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Greenfield Library on...
Former Soledad resident takes office as state representative in Rhode Island
RHODE ISLAND — Former Soledad resident David Morales began his duties as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives last week after being voted in during the November 2020 general election.
The 22-year-old is among the youngest leaders to have been elected to...
2020 Year In Review | Area schools adapt to distance learning
The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories — some virus-related, some not — that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...
2020 Year In Review | Summer wildfires spread havoc
The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories — some virus-related, some not — that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...
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Arts Council for Monterey County offers new round of Community Arts...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced that applications for the spring cycle of the Community Arts Grants officially opened...
