Lake Nacimiento closed to visitors over COVID-19 concerns
BRADLEY — Monterey County Resource Management Agency has announced the closure of the resort and recreational area at Lake Nacimiento effective April 2 over concerns related to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
“Due to governmental restrictions and in light of cases occurring near...
Greenfield firefighters adopt cleaning procedures to reduce coronavirus spread
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.
When responding to a call, dispatchers now ask questions of
the location to possibly advise incoming fire...
Salinas Valley Tribune debuts as new regional newspaper
SALINAS VALLEY — With today’s issue, the publishers of the Gonzales Tribune, Soledad Bee and Greenfield News are pleased to announce a unified newspaper under a fresh new brand for the Salinas Valley region.
The newspapers, which have long shared news of regional interest,...
Second resident dies from coronavirus in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department reported the county’s second death of a resident from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Tuesday.
No other information about the individual has been released.
As of the health department's latest report, there are now 42 confirmed cases of residents...
Monterey County schools likely to stay closed through end of school year
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County schools are likely to remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 school year due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
According to online reports Tuesday, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Deneen Guss announced in a letter to parents that the...
What counts as ‘essential business’ in Monterey County amid COVID-19 stay-at-home order
MONTEREY COUNTY — California residents have been advised to stay indoors, and only leave their home for essential items or services, since the statewide stay-at-home order went into effect March 19 to help combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Essential businesses, however, can stay open...
Pinnacles National Park closes to all day-use visitors to slow spread of COVID-19
PAICINES
— Pinnacles National Park will close to all day-use visitors and vehicles effective
Saturday and remain open only to campers with reservations in response to
efforts from public health authorities to slow the spread of the novel
coronavirus (COVID-19).
As
of March 28, the national park, about five miles...
Coronavirus cases increase to 32 in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — There are now 32 residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Monterey County as of Friday, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department.
Nine of the confirmed cases appear to have been acquired locally through community...