California throws a rescue line to its dwindling monarch butterflies
Known for their windowpane wing design and bright orange color, Western monarch butterflies add a dash of magic to the California coast, where they spend the winter. Now a coalition of conservation groups, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the environmentalist organization...
Finally, California is about to reopen
We’ve been waiting for this week for a long time.
After more than a year of complex, evolving rules governing where Californians can go and what we can do, on Tuesday, nearly all of them will go away.
California, the nation’s most populous state, will be...
Opinión | Para los ‘dreamers’, los hechos dirán más que las palabras
TEMPE, Arizona — En los meses anteriores a la votación en el Congreso de la Ley de fomento para el progreso, alivio y educación para menores extranjeros (Dream, por su sigla en inglés) en 2010, jóvenes de todo el estado organizamos manifestaciones para instar...
Monterey County exceeds 3,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY — The number of residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County has surpassed 3,000, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department.
Another 76 confirmed cases were added Friday, bringing the total number of Covid-19-infected residents...
Monterey County seeks feedback on affordable housing needs
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is seeking community feedback on a key policy requiring new housing construction to contribute to affordable housing needs in the unincorporated area.
The county is in the process of updating its Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and wants to hear from the...
Monterey County reports nearly 1,000 total cases of Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY — Another 181 residents tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County over the past four days, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to nearly 1,000 countywide on Monday.
According to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department, data revealed...
Monterey County sees increased demand for food assistance as pandemic surges
MONTEREY COUNTY — The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has caused an increased need for food assistance, as evidenced by continued long lines at food distributions throughout Monterey County.
“The need increased earlier this year with the onset of Covid itself on the communities, but in terms...
Soledad leaders host state of the city address
SOLEDAD — Soledad city leaders recently hosted a state of the city address, with the proceedings taking place virtually through Zoom and Facebook streaming.
“Tonight’s state of the city is about coming together as a community to begin the healing process for the pain and...
Soledad mayor’s initiative kicks off with beautification effort
SOLEDAD — The first event in the 2021 Mayor’s Beautification Initiative recently took place as a special neighborhood cleanup hosted from the Soledad Apostolic Church parking lot.
Mayor Anna Velazquez, the City of Soledad, Tony Virrueta, Salinas Valley Recycles and Tri-Cities Disposal put the effort...
Old Stage Road reconstruction near Gonzales set to begin
GONZALES — Work is set to begin on the Old Stage Road reconstruction project between Buffalo Ranch and Iverson Road near Gonzales on Wednesday, May 25.
Construction is estimated to last about two months, with the project being completed in July.
Crews will be pulverizing and...
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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....
