Coronavirus cases increase to 108 in Monterey County
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,...
Local wines earn awards at annual competition
More than 700 wines were featured in the 25th Annual Monterey International Wine Competition and judged by several tables of wine enthusiasts March 3 in the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
110th California Rodeo Salinas postponed to October
SALINAS — The California Rodeo executive board has voted to postpone the 110th California Rodeo Salinas, which will now take place Oct. 8 to 11, preceded by the Professional Bull Riding event on Oct. 7.
The shift in timing came after a recommendation from the...
South Monterey County cities issue local emergency proclamations due to coronavirus threat
SALINAS VALLEY — The South Monterey County cities of
Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City each signed proclamations declaring
a local emergency on Monday due to the current threat of the coronavirus,
COVID-19, pandemic.
“The potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our
community and this...
Salinas Valley Half Marathon returns this year
It’s been two years since the running of the Salinas Valley Half Marathon, a scenic 13.1-mile run through the vineyards and rich agricultural lands of “Steinbeck country.” The event returns Aug. 5.
Lightin’ up the town
Driving down Broadway at night in the City of King just got brighter and energy efficient to boot with the installation of new street lights.
Greenfield donates nearly 300 Pozole kits to local families
GREENFIELD — Members of the Greenfield Community Science Workshop helped deliver nearly 300 Pozole kits to Greenfield families on Nov. 24, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Pozole is a traditional Mexican stew, and the kits were originally just for local senior residents before the City...
Monterey County considers tax hike for aging dams, reservoirs
MONTEREY COUNTY — A community workshop was held last Friday in
Salinas to consider options in how to pay for Monterey County’s aging dams and
reservoirs, which continue to provide water for drinking and agriculture to the
Salinas Valley.
Landowners, politicians, legal experts and concerned
citizens packed the...
Stage Hands’ latest show opens Friday
Ya’ll best be fixin’ to get all gussied up in your fancy pants and wander over yonder to see The Stage Hands next Supper Show, “Southern Fried Funeral,” by Osborne and Epps, opening Feb. 23.
Local dancers perform South County’s first original ballet, ‘The Nightingale’
South County’s first original ballet production, “The Nightingale,” dazzled audiences earlier this month with its musical score, striking costumes and strong performances from local youth at the Robert Stanton Theatre in King City.
