BURN PERMITS
MONTEREY COUNTY — Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey Unit has announced that hazard reduction burning in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) of San Benito and Monterey counties will require an official permit, effective Jan. 16. “Hazard reduction burning is an essential tool in wildfire prevention, but it must be conducted responsibly to ensure public safety and protect natural resources,” stated the agency. Due to ongoing fire hazard conditions, Cal Fire continues to require individuals to obtain burn permits before conducting any burning activities. Burn permits can be obtained online at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov, or visit a local Cal Fire office.
BLOOD DRIVE
SALINAS — Natividad Medical Center in Salinas is set to host a Stop the Bleed workshop on Sunday, Jan. 26, led by trauma surgeon Dr. Nicholas Rottler. The event will feature Steve Bruemmer, a survivor of a devastating shark attack, who will share his inspirational story of survival. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m., while a community blood drive runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This initiative is part of the celebration of National Blood Donor Month and marks the 10th anniversary of the Natividad Trauma Center. The blood drive is organized in partnership with KSBW and Vitalant, the blood supplier for Natividad. Participants will learn essential bleeding control techniques in a hands-on setting. The workshop is limited to 30 participants, and to reserve a spot, attendees can email Lorraine Artinger at ar********@na*******.com. Blood donation appointments can be scheduled at vitalant.org/ksbw.
STATE OF THE CITY
KING CITY — City of King will host its annual State of the City luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 12 p.m. in the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds. City leaders, including Mayor Mike LeBarre, City Manager Steve Adams, Police Chief James Hunt and Public Works Director Octavio Hurtado, will provide updates on local initiatives. Col. Stephen Trotter will also present an overview of activities at Fort Hunter Liggett. Lunch, catered by California Gourmet Pizza, will be served. Interested attendees are encouraged to RSVP by calling the King City Chamber at 831-385-3814 or emailing kc**************@ki*************.com.
