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The Western Stage theatre company, a nationally recognized community-based theatre at Hartnell College in Salinas, has seen major changes in recent years ― from a box office renovation to the shock of a global pandemic. But those pale next to the imminent departure of Artistic Director Jon Selover, whose Western Stage career spans 36 years, including the past 19 years in his current role. Selover, who quietly gave notice last year, will retire in December after working this year with the company’s longtime artistic program director, Melissa Chin-Parker, to navigate the storm of COVID-19. The Western Stage has shifted its entire 2020 theatrical season to 2021, with performance rights secured, casting complete and rehearsals scheduled. Hartnell is still determining how and when to transition Selover’s duties over the near and long term. Selover first joined The Western Stage in 1984 as an actor after completing his bachelor’s degree in speech and drama at California St

SALINAS, CA – On Friday, October 30 Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced the distribution of a $52.94 million grant to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). MBARI will receive the funds through the National Science Foundation, which will be used to create a fleet of robotic ocean-monitoring floats to monitor ocean health around the globe. “The health of our oceans has a direct impact on both the culture and economic health of our home on the Central Coast,” said Congressman Panetta. “These federal funds will allow MBARI scientists to better understand and observe our oceans, which will improve our response to the climate crisis and the challenges it presents to marine life, ecosystems, and our economy. This federal grant is a victory for coastal communities like ours and I look forward to the good work being done as a result of this grant.” “MBARI has long been committed to developing new tools to explore and protect our ocean, both here in Monter

SALINAS, CA – On Friday, October 30 Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced the distribution of a Department of Transportation (DOT) loan of up to $8.45 million to the Monterey-Salinas Transit District (MST). The loan will help finance the construction of a new South County Operations and Maintenance Facility in King City, California. The facility will provide MST with a base from which it will operate its South County services. “Accessible and affordable public transportation is vital for our way of life on the Central Coast. That’s why it’s important that our transportation agencies have access to capital for the resources necessary to adequately and safely operate in our many cities,” said Congressman Panetta. “This TIFIA loan will help MST with its operations throughout the Salinas Valley and further allow it to fulfill its goal of providing quality transportation services to everybody in every one of our communities. “MST’s success at being among the first

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Friday, October 30 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 11,705 people, while 110,864 people have been tested in the County. 3,604 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 866 in King City, 1,043 in Greenfield, 1,184 in Soledad, 371 in Gonzales, 51 in San Ardo, 77 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 13 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,613 are from person to person transmissions, 3,790 have come from community transmissions, 675 people have been hospitalized, 95 people have died, 8,978 people have recovered, 1,830 are under investigation and 2,723 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

A 1 vehicle crash took place at 4:45 am on Friday morning, October 30 north of Underwood Road off of Highway 101 Southbound about 9 miles south of Greenfield. The driver of the vehicle struck a power pole and was injured in the accident receiving lacerations and a broken hand. In addition, power wires fell on the Highway shutting down 101 for an hour and a half which caused a power outage that affected 5,152 residents living in King City, Greenfield and Soledad for a couple of hours. P,G&E work crews restored electricity to all affected customers sometime after 7 am. Several other vehicles received damaged after the power lines fell as a result of the accident on 101, but no one was injured. Alcohol or drugs were not a factor in this collision.

A report from the Monterey County Elections Office on Wednesday, October 28 states that 101,001 ballots have been processed for this year's Presidential General Election which represents a 48% turnout so far. For questions or more information about registering to vote call the Monterey County Elections Office at (831)796-1499 go online to https://montereycountyelections.us. The Presidential General Election is Tuesday, November 3.

According to the Gonzales Police Department, the California Public Utilities Commission is asking that residents in Gonzales and throughout South Monterey County be made aware of a new scam going around where people are being cold-called by would-be scammers with spoofed telephone numbers (often with the same prefix as the intended victim’s own phone) and greeted by a recording saying, “This is an apology from your electric company.” The call then offers a rebate due to overcharging, and if the intended victim stays on, a live caller joins and attempts to solicit bank information. There is no such active rebate program currently being offered by any major utility in California, and should one ever be offered, it would likely be in the form of bill credits. The FCC investigates such scams, and the CPUC advises that Californians immediately hang up on any such calls received.

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Thursday, October 29 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 11,616 people, while 110,291 people have been tested in the County. 3,604 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 860 in King City, 1,039 in Greenfield, 1,180 in Soledad, 367 in Gonzales, 51 in San Ardo, 77 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 13 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,571 are from person to person transmissions, 3,765 have come from community transmissions, 673 people have been hospitalized, 95 people have died, 8,905 people have recovered, 1,807 are under investigation and 2,707 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, October 27 Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) attended the interment of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ronald Shurer at Arlington National Cemetery. In 2019, Congressman Panetta’s Full Military Honors Act was enacted under the FY2020 NDAA, making it possible for all Prisoners of War and Medal of Honor recipients to receive full honor burials at Arlington National Cemetery. SSG Shurer was a Medal of Honor recipient, who passed away in May at the age of 41 after a three-year battle with cancer. “Our nation’s Prisoners of War and Medal of Honor Recipients have gone beyond the call of duty and deserve full recognition for their service and sacrifice,” said Congressman Panetta. “Staff Sergeant Ronald Shurer was one such hero, and I was honored to be present for his interment at Arlington National Cemetery. As a veteran, I am humbled to see my legislation at work for our nation’s servicemen and women and will continue to honor their dedication to our

A report from the Monterey County Elections Office on Tuesday, October 27 states that 89,145 ballots have been processed for this year's Presidential General Election which represents a 43% turnout so far. 27,984 ballots were processed 7 days before this year's March Presidential Primary Election in Monterey County which represented a 14% turnout before the election. For questions or more information about registering to vote call the Monterey County Elections Office at (831)796-1499 go online to https://montereycountyelections.us. The Presidential General Election is Tuesday, November 3.

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Wednesday, October 28 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 11,538 people, while 109,734 people have been tested in the County. 3,551 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 855 in King City, 1,029 in Greenfield, 1,146 in Soledad, 364 in Gonzales, 50 in San Ardo, 77 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 13 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,543 are from person to person transmissions, 3,740 have come from community transmissions, 672 people have been hospitalized, 92 people have died, 8,860 people have recovered, 1,794 are under investigation and 2,699 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

A 1 vehicle rollover took place involving a Ford Bronco over 20 miles outside of King City on Highway 101 Southbound near the Alvarado Road exit offramp sometime before 4 pm on Tuesday, October 27. One of the occupants received a laceration to the side of the leg, while the other occupant suffered a laceration to the head and had back pain. Both occupants were transported to a nearby Hospital by Mercy Air for treatment. Alcohol or drugs were not a factor in this crash.

SALINAS, CA – FEMA has approved a 30-day extension of its non-congregate shelter program for CZU Lightning Complex Fire survivors in Santa Cruz County. This approval came two days after Congressman Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (CA-18) requested the agency to expeditiously review and approve California’s request for a 30-day extension of the shelter program. The FEMA non-congregate shelter program is providing emergency housing assistance to those impacted by recent wildfires while adhering to COVID-19 safety protocol, keeping survivors distanced from those not in their households to prevent the spread of illness. “As we on Central Coast face a devastating wildfire season and a bruising pandemic, we must work together to ensure that those impacted have a safe place to stay,” said Congressman Panetta. “I'm privileged to team up with Congresswoman Eshoo to ensure that the federal government continues to provide some form of emergency housing assistanc

SALINAS, Calif. ‒ Hartnell College will hold its 35th annual Transfer Day & College Night events online via Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with representatives from more than 40 universities on hand to provide information to current and future college students. The morning session, called Transfer Day, runs from 9 a.m. to noon and is intended for current Hartnell students preparing to transfer to a four-year university to complete their bachelor’s degree. From 6-8 p.m. is evening session, called College Night and intended for high school students planning to start college soon, as well as their parents. Participants will be able to use an array of specific Zoom links to connect live online with representatives from participating universities or seek information from Hartnell representatives on admissions, financial aid, student support programs and more. The virtual program will offer everything that the in-person sessions have in past years. Students and parents are encouraged to

KING CITY – October 27, 2020 – Waste Management and King City will launch a recycle right campaign on November 1 to coincide with the debut of WM Smart TruckSM technology for residential collections in the city. The programs are part of an ongoing effort to increase diversion of materials away from the landfill and into sustainable recycling and organics processing streams. The proprietary WM Smart TruckSM technology provides Waste Management the ability to photograph the contents of a recycling and yard waste cart while being serviced. These photographs provide valuable information about the materials customers are placing in their carts and will help pinpoint educational opportunities to ensure all residents recycle right. Photographs will also determine if carts are overfilled, a leading cause of litter and storm water pollution in King City. Waste Management will begin a 30-day educational campaign November 2 to remind residents to recycle right and not to overfill

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Tuesday, October 27 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 11,472 people, while 108,552 people have been tested in the County. 3,528 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 850 in King City, 1,019 in Greenfield, 1,142 in Soledad, 360 in Gonzales, 50 in San Ardo, 77 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 13 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,520 are from person to person transmissions, 3,719 have come from community transmissions, 672 people have been hospitalized, 91 people have died, 8,817 people have recovered, 1,760 are under investigation and 2,693 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

Hartnell College and community partners will present a Central Coast Virtual Career/Job Fair featuring health care and public safety employers from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, October 29. The free event will be held via Zoom. The following are among employers scheduled to participate: · Monterey County Workforce Development Board · Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula · Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System · Monterey County Health Department · Natividad Medical Center · Monterey County Emergency Services · California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation · San Jose Police Department During the first hour, employers will give presentations with a focus on current internship and job opportunities and soft and technical skills. Individual employers will also share information about their own career paths. During the second hour, employers will be in Zoom breakout rooms, providing additional information in a s

SALINAS, CA – Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley), Anthony G. Brown (D-MD), Austin Scott (R-GA) and Richard Hudson (R-NC) have introduced the Africa Foreign Relations, International Cooperation, and Assistance (AFRICA) Act, H.R. 8186, to enhance security and economic partnerships between the United States and African countries. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to submit a report on the groundwork necessary to strengthen these critical alliances and relationships. The 2017 United States National Security Strategy recognized the strategic importance of the rapidly growing and democratizing African continent. Together, African countries represent approximately 16 percent of the global population and 60 percent of the population under the age of 25. By 2050, Africa is expected to have more than half of the global population. As this region enters a new period, United States partnership and engagement with African

SALINAS, CA – On Monday, October 26 Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) sent a letter urging leadership on the House Committee on Appropriations to advocate for the inclusion of the San Justo Reservoir Zebra Mussel Eradication Project in the final FY2021 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. Although Congressman Panetta previously secured language for project funding in the House-passed version of that bill, the legislation currently is being negotiated with the Senate. “The closure of the San Justo Reservoir has had a dramatic, detrimental effect on the community, economy, and environment in San Benito County,” said Congressman Panetta. “A healthy water supply and good water quality are essential to economic growth, environmental sustainability, and quality of life for residents in the region and the state of California. I am proud to push for this funding and will continue my work to advance this critical project with federal support.” The San Justo

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Monday, October 26 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 11,419 people, while 108,076 people have been tested in the County. 3,513 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 849 in King City, 1,017 in Greenfield, 1,138 in Soledad, 353 in Gonzales, 50 in San Ardo, 77 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 12 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,484 are from person to person transmissions, 3,689 have come from community transmissions, 663 people have been hospitalized, 90 people have died, 8,747 people have recovered, 1,780 are under investigation and 2,681 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

One man and a child were killed in a 1 vehicle DUI accident on Sunday morning, October 25 at 3:32 am along northbound Highway 101 north of the 5th Street over-crossing near Gonzales. A black BMW driven by 32-year-old Sarah Carrillo Valdez of Gonzales was traveling at a high rate of speed, lost control and overturned in a field landing on it's side. The BMW had a total of 4 occupants. The right front passenger a 31-year-old male was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead on the scene, a right rear passenger 6-year-old male juvenile was not properly restrained and was pronounced dead at a local hospital, while a left rear passenger 8-year-old male juvenile sustained major injuries and was transported to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center for medical treatment. Carrillo Valdez sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment and was arrested for Driving Under the Influence including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. The crash

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Friday, October 23 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 11,321 people, while 106,463 people have been tested in the County. 3,487 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 840 in King City, 1,011 in Greenfield, 1,135 in Soledad, 346 in Gonzales, 50 in San Ardo, 76 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 12 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,453 are from person to person transmissions, 3,658 have come from community transmissions, 661 people have been hospitalized, 89 people have died, 8,679 people have recovered, 1,761 are under investigation and 2,666 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced On Thursday, October 22 that on Tuesday, October 20, Robert Cabral Salazar from Delhi, California was sentenced to a total term of twenty-two (22) years and eight(8) months in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the forcible sexual assault committed on April 2, 2019 at the victim’s family ranch in southern Monterey County. On April 3, 2019, Jane Doe was overheard on the phone by her caregiver, promising the defendant that she would keep their secret. Jane Doe’s caregiver immediately called Jane Doe’s aunt, who questioned the victim about what she had said on the phone. Jane Doe wrote on a piece of paper (a common method of communication for Jane Doe) “sex” and explained that “Salazar told her that it was a good time, but Jane Doe said it wasn’t.” The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and the Monterey County Sexual Assault Response Teams were activated after being notified by

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Thursday, October 22 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 11,284 people, while 105,969 people have been tested in the County. 3,465 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 837 in King City, 1,005 in Greenfield, 1,130 in Soledad, 338 in Gonzales, 50 in San Ardo, 76 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 12 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,418 are from person to person transmissions, 3,634 have come from community transmissions, 658 people have been hospitalized, 87 people have died, 8,625 people have recovered, 1,780 are under investigation and 2,651 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

A $500,000 state grant to increase online access and innovation in online learning has been perfectly timed to strengthen Hartnell College’s ability to serve students amid COVID-19 — and its benefits will endure long after the pandemic subsides. That support has funded specialized training for 31 full- and part-time faculty and an investment of additional faculty hours to quadruple the number of Hartnell courses receiving the California Community College system’s highest rating for online instruction. Hartnell was awarded the money in 2019 through the California Virtual Campus-Online Education Initiative (CVC-OEI), a collaborative effort to ensure that significantly more students are able to complete their educational goals by increasing access to, and success in, high-quality online courses. The CVC-OEI manages a statewide consortium of 57 colleges whose online courses are available regardless of where students live. Hartnell became a member college at the consortium’s founding in

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Wednesday, October 21 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 11,225 people, while 105,508 people have been tested in the County. 3,437 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 831 in King City, 993 in Greenfield, 1,122 in Soledad, 336 in Gonzales, 50 in San Ardo, 76 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 12 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,394 are from person to person transmissions, 3,621 have come from community transmissions, 654 people have been hospitalized, 86 people have died, 8,587 people have recovered, 1,764 are under investigation and 2,644 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

Hartnell College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction on its new Castroville Education Center at 2 p.m. on Oct. 22. The one-hour event will begin with a program of speakers and conclude with a shovel ceremony for presenters at the project site, located at 10241 Tembladera St., just east of Highway 1 (frontage along Merritt Street). The 13,750-square-foot center will be Hartnell’s third satellite center, scheduled for completion in spring 2022. Construction is underway on a new education center in Soledad and the expansion of its existing center in King City, both scheduled for completion in January. Construction of all three centers, as well as projects underway on Hartnell’s Main Campus in Salinas, is being funded by Measure T, a $167 million bond measure approved in 2016 by voters of the Hartnell Community College District. Among features of the Castroville center: Three classrooms, with interactive technology and flexible seating. Wet and dry sc

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Tuesday, October 20 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 11,158 people, while 103,319 people have been tested in the County. 3,416 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 828 in King City, 985 in Greenfield, 1,114 in Soledad, 334 in Gonzales, 50 in San Ardo, 76 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 12 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,350 are from person to person transmissions, 3,596 have come from community transmissions, 651 people have been hospitalized, 84 people have died, 8,514 people have recovered, 1,768 are under investigation and 2,625 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

Preface Vaccination of health care workers (HCWs) against influenza virus protects medically fragile patients and reduces employee absenteeism during influenza season. State law requires that acute care hospitals and certain employers offer influenza vaccinations to employees or have the employee sign a declination statement if they choose not to be vaccinated (California Health & Safety Code $1288.7(a); Title 8 California Code Regulations $5199 (c)(6)(D) & (h)(10)). Mandatory vaccination and masking policies in health care facilities have been shown to increase HCW vaccination rates to above 90%. Prior to 2013, influenza vaccination rates among health care workers in Monterey County hospitals ranged from 64% to 81%. Beginning in 2013, I have issued a Health Officer Order each year to licensed health care facilities requiring that facilities implement programs that require their HCWs to provide evidence of influenza vaccination or to wear a surgical mask while working in pati

SACRAMENTO – On Friday, October 16 Governor Gavin Newsom hosted a roundtable discussion on Project Homekey, the state’s nation-leading program to help local governments expand permanent, long-term housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) and local state leaders to discuss the program’s impact on efforts to tackle homelessness in rural communities. The roundtable discussion can be viewed on the Governor’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ZFyI46a4voM Gov. Newsom recognized Asm. Rivas’s work on farmworker housing, stating, “He’s been a champion and a leader for years and years.” Asm. Rivas has distinguished himself in the Legislature as a champion of smart housing solutions, especially in rural areas of the state. One of his first bills, the Farmworker Housing Act of 2019, created an opt-in, streamlined process for new housing on surplus agricultural land, set quality standards to ensure that the new housing

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Monday, October 19 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 11,117 people, while 102,837 people have been tested in the County. 3,399 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 827 in King City, 984 in Greenfield, 1,103 in Soledad, 330 in Gonzales, 50 in San Ardo, 76 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 12 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,319 are from person to person transmissions, 3,579 have come from community transmissions, 650 people have been hospitalized, 83 people have died, 8,462 people have recovered, 1,785 are under investigation and 2,617 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

On Saturday, October 17, 2020 King City Police Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Pearl Street regarding a domestic violence report. The investigation revealed that one person appeared as if he was assaulted. A second victim arrived at Mee Memorial Hospital and indicated that he was stabbed at the 100 block Pearl Street address. Major Crimes Unit Detectives responded to continue the investigation and process the scene. Several subjects were interviewed at the scene. 43-year-old Thomas Monroy and 47-year-old Ysidro Flores were found to be responsible for an assault on the other with deadly weapons and were taken into custody. Both suspects were later booked into the Monterey County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon. Anyone with information regarding this matter is encouraged to call the King City Police Department at 831-385-4848, Detective Kenedy at 831-385-4848 Greenfield Police Department Sergeant Guzman at 831-674-5111 or King City Police Sergeant John Dow at 831-386-

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Sunday, October 18 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 11,091 people, while 102,078 people have been tested in the County. 3,383 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 826 in King City, 979 in Greenfield, 1,097 in Soledad, 326 in Gonzales, 50 in San Ardo, 76 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 12 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,312 are from person to person transmissions, 3,575 have come from community transmissions, 647 people have been hospitalized, 83 people have died, 8,445 people have recovered, 1,780 are under investigation and 2,613 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced On Friday, October 16 that 40-year-old Kyle Anthony Griffith of Ventura County, will be sentenced to 15 years to Life in prison for the murder of 35-year-old Nazaria Rivera Garcia of King City. On November 3, 2019 at around 7:30 p.m., Griffith was driving his vehicle on State Route 198 in the westbound lane, just east of Pine Valley Road. Griffith was accompanied by his fiend 35-year-old Jarrod Folks, who was seated in the front passenger seat. At the same time, 42-year-old Atilano Garcia and his wife 35-year-old Nazaria Garcia of King City were out for a drive on the same road, heading eastbound. Griffith was 30 yards from Mr. and Mrs. Garcia’s vehicle when he crossed over the double yellow lines into the eastbound lane in an attempt to pass three vehicles in front of him. Griffith’s reckless maneuver caused a head-on collision with Mr. and Mrs. Garcia’s vehicle. The impact of the collision ca

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Thursday night, October 15 at 5:30 PM, the Paso Robles Communications Center received a phone call regarding two people possibly being shot in the parking lot of J&J Liquor, located at 3355 Spring Street. Police Officers and Paso Robles Emergency Services immediately responded. Officers found one male lying in the parking lot and quickly confirmed he had been shot with a fatal gunshot wound. Officers secured the area and a short time later located the second person who had been shot. The second gunshot victim’s injury was not life-threatening, and he was transported to a local hospital. During the initial investigation, officers learned that three individuals confronted the victim in the J&J Liquor parking lot after the suspects exited a vehicle. A physical fight occurred between the victim and two of the suspects. During the altercation, a handgun was fired, fatally striking the victim. The shooter also shot, possibly inadvertently, another person wh

Updated numbers from the Monterey County Health Department on Friday, October 16 report that confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County are now at 10,943 people, while 101,029 people have been tested in the County. 3,323 of the cases are out of South Monterey County which include 805 in King City, 969 in Greenfield, 1,074 in Soledad, 322 in Gonzales, 49 in San Ardo, 75 in Chualar, 17 in San Lucas while 12 cases are from other cities or towns in South Monterey County. In addition, 4,260 are from person to person transmissions, 3,553 have come from community transmissions, 643 people have been hospitalized, 82 people have died, 8,371 people have recovered, 1,738 are under investigation and 2,593 people who work in Agriculture have come down with COVID-19.

Paso Robles Police officers were dispatched to a fatal shooting incident that took place on Thursday night, October 15 at 5:25 p.m. near JNJ Liquor at 3355 Spring Street in Paso Robles. One person has been reported as dead and another person was shot in the arm. Police are searching for multiple suspects who may have fled the area in a silver 2004 Honda Accord with a license plate number of 5JZW523. Paso Robles Police and San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the incident. More information will be provided once it becomes available.

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Thursday morning, October 15 at 6:07 a.m. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to 417 Beverly Avenue for a reported residential structure fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to discover a fire in the kitchen of a single-story residential duplex. Both units of the residence were occupied at the time of the fire. All occupants were able to evacuate safely, while one occupant was treated on the scene for minor smoke inhalation. Two fire engines, one paramedic squad and two Battalion Chiefs from Paso Robles responded to the incident. Under the City’s automatic aid agreement, two engines from CAL FIRE/SLO County and one engine from Atascadero Fire immediately responded to assist. In total, 22 firefighters worked to contain the fire. Additional assistance was provided by Paso Robles Police Department, Paso Robles Building Department and San Luis Ambulance Service. Further investigation determined the cause of the fire was faulty electrical. Paso Robles