VACCINE PORTAL
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department has launched an online portal for residents to indicate their interest in getting a Covid-19 vaccine and to be notified when additional tiers are opening for vaccinations. This is not an appointment portal, but a way for the county to give residents a better estimate as to when they might be able to receive vaccines. The portal can be accessed at montereycountycovid19.com.
FIRST FIVE COMMISSIONER
SALINAS — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez announced Jan. 7 that Elsa Jimenez has been appointed to the California First Five Commission by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Lopez had advocated for Jimenez’s appointment last year, having seen her experience for more than a decade and her being from South County. He said her leadership would benefit the community’s smallest voices in the years to come.
HOMEWORK HELP
MONTEREY COUNTY — Free homework help is available via Zoom on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. via Monterey County Free Libraries. Students can get help with their homework while also learning about the library’s online resources. To join from a computer, visit bit.ly/31i059f with password 080718. For more information, visit emcfl.org or call 831-883-7555.
