Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 27, 2021
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...
La ‘ensaladera’ de Arizona se convierte en un semillero del COVID-19
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...
López Obrador tiene covid
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...
Sí, tienes que seguir usando cubrebocas
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)...
Arizona’s Salad Bowl becomes fertile ground for Covid-19
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...
State eases restrictions, allows some reopenings
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...
Severe weather triggers evacuation warnings for wildfire burn areas in Monterey County
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 works with federal government to safeguard homes in wildfire areas
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...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 25, 2021
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...
Free pet food bank moves to new Soledad spot
SOLEDAD — A pet food bank will take place Saturday, Jan. 23, at Soledad High School, hosted by SPCA Monterey County.
Free pet food will be provided from 10 to 11 a.m. The Soledad location is a first, as prior South Monterey County pet food...
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Gonzales Car Show draws more than 100 vehicles downtown
GONZALES — The fourth annual Gonzales Car Show was held downtown last Saturday on Fourth Street with more than 100 cars and other vehicles...
