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SOLEDAD — Building components for the new Women’s Health Center in Soledad were finally moved onto their foundation last week. FULL STORY: https://soledadbee.com/crews-assemble-building-for-new-womens-clinic-in-soledad/

GONZALES — Small wooden boxes supplied with food will soon appear around Gonzales as the city implements a Little Free Pantry program. The first pantry is located next to Gonzales City Hall, and three more are planned for other locations. “We’ve gotten a lot of requests by...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The number of residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Monterey County has increased to 108, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department. As of April 14, 38 of the confirmed cases appear to have been acquired locally through community spread,...

GONZALES — Before the outbreak of coronavirus and the shutdown of area schools, fifth-grade students at La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales were able to attend the first science camp hosted by their campus in several years. The second week of March was a time...

GREENFIELD — Youth in Greenfield and South Monterey County have been able to supplement their homework packets and distance learning with science lessons contained in “Bags Full of Science,” a project by the Greenfield Community Science Workshop. FULL STORY: https://greenfieldnews.com/science-kits-offer-educational-activity-for-south-monterey-county-youth/

KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors has voted unanimously to cancel the 76th Annual Salinas Valley Fair scheduled for May 14 to 17 in King City, citing California’s shelter-in-place travel restrictions and health concerns related to the spread of COVID-19. The board’s...

SALINAS VALLEY — The spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused an increased need for masks, from medical-grade to simply covering one’s face, all with the intent of reducing the rate of infection at a community and worldwide level. This has caused a shortage of higher-end masks...

GREENFIELD — Firefighters with the Greenfield Fire Department have begun operating with new cleaning procedures to ensure the safety of their crews and the community as they respond to area emergencies. FULL STORY: https://greenfieldnews.com/greenfield-firefighters-adopt-cleaning-procedures-to-reduce-coronavirus-spread/

SALINAS VALLEY — Sheltering in place coincides with less frequent trips to the grocery store, but for a growing number of people, it also means job loss and an increasing inability to purchase food in the first place. Food distribution has always happened in South Monterey County, but...