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  SPCA Monterey County urges pet owners to take some simple precautions to safeguard their pets this Halloween:     Pets should be kept indoors and preferably confined to an area of the home where they cannot escape.  Multiple strangers in costume at your door can be very stressful for your pet.  Pets might slip out the front door unexpectedly or become frightened and bite.     Pets should always have a current license, ID tag, and microchip so they can be returned in the event they escape from your home.     If you plan to dress your pet up for Halloween, practice first to get your pet used to the costume. Some pets simply don’t like costumes, so don’t force it. Make sure it’s easy to take off if your pet becomes scared and has breakaway parts (like velcro). Always keep your pet under your control when he is in costume.     Do not use the stretchy cotton or polyester spiderweb decoration outside, as they trap hummingbirds, bats, raptors, and small songbirds, causing injury or death, a

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for South Monterey County from Sunday,  October 29 through Saturday,  November 4.  Highway 101: Livingstone Road/El Camino Real: October 31 – November 3 One lane and shoulder closure will occur along northbound Highway 101 at Livingstone Road/El Camino Real for slope cleaning work from 8 am to 3 pm. Highway 101: Alta Street/Old Stage Road – West Laurel Drive: Oct. 29 – Oct. 31 There will be full closure of the off ramps along southbound Highway 101 between Alta Street/Old Stage Road and West Laurel Drive for striping operation work from 9 pm to 5 am. Highway 101: Alta Street/Old Stage Road: October 29 – October 31 There will be full closure of the off ramp of northbound Highway 101 at Alta Street/Old Stage Road for striping operation work from 9 pm to 5 am. Highway 101: North Soledad Overhead: November 2 – November 3 There will be one lane along northbound Highway 101 at the north Soledad Overhead for vegetation sp

  Pearl's Diary will be the featured topic for the San Antonio Valley Historical Association Fall Lecture and Annual Meeting planned for Saturday, November 18. The event will be held at St. Mark's Church in King City at the corner of Bassett Street and South Third Street. It will begin at 1 p.m. with a luncheon followed by a talk at 2 p.m. The public is invited.         Featured speakers will be Marvin Daniels of Pismo Beach, Dan Daniels of King City and Redding, and Marlene Daniels Thomason of Parkfield. The siblings have been working for nearly 4 years to transcribe 45 years of entries in the diaries of their mother, Pearl (Rist) Daniels. The writings are a fascinating glimpse into the life of a Southern Monterey County  ranch wife including references to national and local events.          Starting Thanksgiving weekend 2019, Marvin Daniels began transcribing the diary that was given by her mother Virginia Belle (Bousfield) Rist in 1936 as a Christmas gift. Pearl started writ

  SAN JOSE, CA – On Friday, October 27 U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren announced that the National Parks Service (NPS) is distributing $750,000 to the Mission San Juan Bautista Preservation Fund to support the restoration and seismic retrofitting of the Mission Church.   “Mission San Juan Bautista is a historic landmark, and I support federal investments that help preserve and protect important community and heritage sites. We must ensure that future generations are able to visit and learn about our local and national history and culture,” said Rep. Lofgren.   This funding comes from the NPS’s Save America’s Treasures (SAT) grant program, which supports the preservation and conservation of nationally-significant properties and collections.   The FY23 consolidated appropriations package that Rep Lofgren voted in favor of provided the SAT funding that is being delivered.

  Salinas, CA – Monday, October 30 marks the opening of the Declaration of Intention filing period for Judicial Seats in the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. All interested candidates must file their Declaration of Intention no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 8. Judicial Candidates must pay their non-refundable filing fee and/or submit Signature In-Lieu Petitions at the time they file their Declaration of Intention.   Candidates are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling (831) 796-1499 or toll-free (866) 887-9274 or via email at CandidateServices@co.monterey.ca.us.   The Elections Office is located at 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.   For more information about this election, including offices up for election, and important deadlines visit www.MontereyCountyElections.us. 

  MONTEREY COUNTY – The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is seeking public input to help define the goals, policy objectives, and performance measures of the 2026  Regional Transportation Plan. Updated every four years, the Regional Transportation Plan functions as an over twenty-year road map for improvements to Monterey County’s multi-modal transportation systems.   Members of the public can provide input to inform the plan by either taking a quick 5-minute online survey or by filling out a paper copy of the survey and returning it to the Transportation  Agency. The online and paper surveys are available in both English and Spanish languages.   The survey is available online at the following links: ·       Survey:      https://publicinput.com/rtpeng           ·       Encuesta: https://publicinput.com/rtpspn   Paper surveys can be downloaded at these links:       English link: 2023 RTP Public Input Survey EN.pdf     Spanish Link: 2023 RTP Public Input Survey ES.pdf   H

  Hollister, CA (10/23/2023) — Youth Recovery Connections (YRC) and Central Coast Overdose Prevention (CCODP) have pledged $15,000 in grant funding to Mee Memorial Healthcare System, one of numerous partners within the Tri-County EMS Buprenorphine project! The revolutionary EMS Buprenorphine (EMSBUP) model was created in the pursuit of reducing mortality among individuals struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). The model consists of two components: 1. Initiating buprenorphine (a highly effective yet often difficult-to-access medication for treating OUDs) treatment in the prehospital se􀆫ng by paramedics; and 2. Connecting EMSBUP patients with hospital-based substance use navigators (SUNs), who conduct regular follow-ups and help such patient’s access resources and services most appropriate for their circumstances. The Tri-County EMSBUP builds on the original concept by uniting providers across the Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties—that is, county EMS agencies, hospitals,

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Dr. Tim Eastman has been named the recipient of the 2023 PRCA Veterinarian of the Year award.   "It was very flattering (to receive an honor like this)," said Eastman, the official Veterinarian of California Rodeo Salinas. "The rodeo is big deal in Salinas and a big part of the community. My committee, I have a half dozen people out there all day long for the four days of the rodeo and then we have the one day of bull riding. I have a great committee and I was really honored and very proud of our rodeo and to be recognized is very flattering."   Eastman has deep roots at the California Rodeo Salinas.   "I have been a director for 20 years at (California Rodeo Salinas) and I have not missed a minute of the rodeo in 25 years," Eastman said. "I'm from Salinas. I grew up going to (California Rodeo Salinas) and my brother (Brent) was the president of California Rodeo Salinas and my dad was in the 1980s and it was kind of my

  The King City CHP reports that a King City man was killed as a result of the pickup truck he was driving overturning on Highway 198 and Pine Valley Road outside of King City on Saturday night, October 21. The fatal crash happened at 10:35 p.m as the man was driving his truck westbound on Highway 198 near Pine Valley Road when he lost control of his truck and it rolled over multiple times. The man was ejected from the truck and was pronounced dead at the scene. The CHP says it is not known if drugs or alcohol were a factor in this crash. The driver was the only occupant inside the vehicle. The cause of the crash is under investigation. 

  1 vehicle overturned off of County Road 18 and Frudden Road outside of King City at 2:34 pm on Friday afternoon, October 20. 1 occupant received injuries as a result of the crash and ended up being transported to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas to be treated. The cause of the wreck is unknown. 

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures in South Monterey County from Sunday, October 22 through Saturday, October 28 .  Highway 101: Alta Street/Old Stage Road: October 25 – October 27 There will be full closure of the off ramp of northbound Highway 101 at Alta Street/Old Stage Road for striping operation work from 9 pm to 5 am, October 25 – October 26. The southbound off ramp will be closed from 9 pm to 5 am, October 27 – October 27. Highway 101: North Bradley: October 25 – October 27 Alternating lane closures will occur along northbound Highway 101 100 feet just north and south of the North Bradley Overcrossing for work on the bridge from 6:30 pm to 7 am.  Salinas – Spreckels: Harkins Road & Hunter Lane:  Long - Term There will be temporary lane closures and one lane reversible traffic controls along Harkins Road and Hunter lane for pavement work beginning Monday, October 16, 2023. The work hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 p.m., with occasional nighttime

SALINAS, CA, October 20, 2023 – Steve Davis will serve as President of the California Rodeo Salinas for the next 2 years. Davis, who has been volunteering since 1991 and has worked on the Sponsor and Gala Committees among others, was put in place at the annual stockholder meeting on October 19 along with fellow officers Henry Dill, 3rd Vice President, and Tim Baldwin, Secretary. Dill has served on the Track, Coordination, and Show Production Committees while Baldwin has chaired the Livestock Welfare and Passes Committees and plays a key role on the Show Production Committee. They join Bob Eggers, 1st Vice President, Tom Nielsen, 2nd Vice President, and Patty Standridge, Treasurer. “I am looking forward to leading the California Rodeo Association for the next two years, especially with this great team of officers. We are all passionate volunteers who strive to keep the traditions of the West alive and thriving,” said Davis.   The evening also featured Connie Rossi Rains being named an H

  KING CITY, Calif., The Health Resources Services Administration’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), the National Rural Health Resource Center (The Center) announced that Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been selected to participate in the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP).   RHPTP is designed to help strengthen the foundations of small rural hospitals and certified rural health clinics (RHCs) in the key elements of value-based care (VBC) including but not limited to efficiency, quality, patient experience, and safety. The goal is to guide small rural hospitals and certified RHCs to prepare for and position their organizations to be effective participants in a health system focused on value.   Mee Memorial Healthcare System will receive technical assistance through comprehensive consultations with nationally recognized consultants. Only five (5) hospitals and/or RHCs are selected on an annual basis to participate in RHPTP. The selection process is com

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common respiratory virus that often causes colds but can be severe for infants and older adults. RSV can spread at the same time as COVID-19 and influenza (flu), usually between October and March. In 2022 there was an unusually early and severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season. This fall, the recent increase in RSV activity in the Southeastern U.S. likely indicates that a rise in RSV cases in the Western U.S. will soon follow.    RSV spreads through the air when someone with the virus sneezes or coughs and by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your face without first washing your hands. Symptoms of RSV usually include fever, cough, runny nose, and wheezing. In very young infants, babies may be unusually fussy and have difficulty breathing. RSV can cause severe illness leading to hospitalization and death in young infants, toddlers with certain medical conditions, and in adults 60 years of age and older.    The County of Monte

  Due to the high temperatures in the region the County of Monterey has activated cooling centers at County Libraries in the following Locations and during the following times on  Thursday, October 19, 2023 in: Carmel Valley from 11 am-7 pm King City from 11 am-7 pm San Ardo from 2 pm-6 pm San Lucas from 2 pm-6 pm   For direction and hours visit: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-i-z/library

MONTEREY, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Monterey Area office will use grant funding aimed at reducing traffic crashes involving unsafe speed, improper turning, and wrong side of road violations in Monterey County.  This one-year project starts on October 1, 2023, and ends on September 30, 2024.   The CHP Monterey Area will deploy officers as part of an enhanced enforcement effort on Unites States 101; and State Routes 1, 68, 156 and 183; and unincorporated roadways of Monterey County where the CHP Monterey Area has jurisdiction.  In addition to the enforcement effort, this grant also includes a community-based task force, and a public awareness and education campaign.  The public education campaign is designed to reinforce the importance of slowing down, making safe turns, and passing where lawful and in a safe manner on two lane highways.    “Our public education campaign is to reduce the number of victims killed and injured in motor vehicle crashes attributed to unsafe

  According to the CDCR an inmate housed at the Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad was stabbed and killed on Sunday, October 15. Three people are accused of attacking 40-year-old inmate Cory J. Benton at 3:19 pm. Benton died from his injuries over an hour later at 4:25 pm. All 3 inmates used a manufactured weapon on Benton who was sentenced from Santa Barbara County in 2012. The inmates suspected in the attacked have been identified as 54-year-old Alberto T. Valades, 33-year-old Jose L. Valle and 32-year-old Jimmy M. Martinez. They were all moved to restricted housing pending an investigation into this case. The Office of the Inspector General was notified, and the Monterrey County Coroner will determine Benton’s official cause of death. The Salinas Valley State Prison opened in May of 1996 in Monterey County. The institution provides long-term housing for 2,687 minimum- and maximum-custody incarcerated people and employs approximately 1,500 people.

MONTEREY COUNTY – The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), in partnership with the City of King, announced that King City residents and workers, age 12 and older will have the opportunity to vote to determine which Safe Routes to School projects to fund in their city. Voters can cast their votes from October 27 – November 12, by selecting from a list of projects developed by the King City Safe Routes to School Steering Committee and designed to make it safer for kids and families to get to and from school.    The Steering Committee, made up of residents and community advocates, formed in May 2023, worked with the Safe Routes to School program partners and the City of King to develop two proposals (consisting of eleven total projects)  for the community to vote on. Through this participatory budgeting process, residents will help determine how to spend $250,000 allocated for safety improvements.     In celebration of the participatory budgeting process, the election will ki

  The Paso Robles Police Department would like to remind the community that Saturday, on October 14, 2023, the City of Paso Robles will be celebrating its annual 93rd Pioneer Day Parade. The parade will begin at 10 am and should conclude at around 1 pm. The downtown area and streets will be closed for traffic. Additionally, motorists are cautioned to be on the lookout for pedestrians crossing the roadways as they arrive and leave the event. 

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, October 15 through Saturday, October 21.  Highway 101: North Bradley: October 15 – October 20 Alternating lane closures will occur along northbound Highway 101 100 feet just north and south of the North Bradley Overcrossing for work on the bridge from 6:30 pm to 7 am. Highway 101: Front Street, Soledad: October 16 – October 17 There will be full closure of the southbound Highway 101 off ramp at Front Street in Soledad for grinding operation work from 7 pm to 5 am. Arroyo Seco Road: September - December Repair work along Arroyo Seco Road in south Monterey County will begin in September to repair  damage that occurred during the heavy rains and flooding in March. The repair work will occur at mile post 2.5 and at mile post 4.2. The road is open to residents who live along that portion of road, and they will be allowed access in and out of the area. Once the repair work is completed, i

  Construction work on Harkins Road and Hunter Lane will begin on Monday, October 16, 2023. Harkins Road work will be located from the City of Salinas limits to Fifth Street in the community of Spreckels. On Hunter Lane, the work will be taking place from State Route 68 to Harkins Road. The duration of construction is expected to be 3 months with the expectation of being complete by the end of January 2024. In general, the work involves pulverizing and recycling the existing pavement surface in place and placing an asphalt concrete overlay. The work is to improve the rideability of the road and extend the pavement life. The majority of the road work is expected to be done during the day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with occasional nighttime work. Temporary traffic control measures, such as lane closures and one lane reversible traffic control will be implemented during construction. County of Monterey Public works will be making every effort to keep the community update

  The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is currently caring for 10 orphaned young raccoons and 7 orphaned young squirrels, in addition to 16 other wild patients.  Do you know one thing these growing squirrels and raccoons have in common, besides being in the safe and nurturing care of the SPCA? They all love acorns!  You can help the SPCA care for these growing babies by gathering acorns! Acorns are a natural part of squirrel and raccoon diets. If you have California Live Oaks on your property (or campus or workplace), you likely have hundreds of acorns on the ground. You can help these little ones by gathering the acorns and bringing them to the SPCA Wildlife Center! Donations can be dropped off daily from 8 am to 5 pm. The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is the only full service wildlife rehabilitation center serving Monterey County. We operate under permits from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the United States Fish and

  MONTEREY COUNTY –Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for South Monterey County from Sunday, October 8 through Saturday, October 14.  Highway 101: North Bradley: October 8 – October 13 Alternating lane closures will occur along northbound Highway 101 100 feet just north and south of the North Bradley Overcrossing for work on the bridge from 6:30 pm – 7 am. Arroyo Seco Road: September - December Repair work along Arroyo Seco Road in south Monterey County will begin in September to repair  damage that occurred during the heavy rains and flooding in March. The repair work will occur at mile post 2.5 and at mile post 4.2. The road is open to residents who live along that portion of road, and they will be allowed access in and out of the area. Once the repair work is completed, it will allow for the reopening of Arroyo Seco Campground, which was closed by the US Forest Service. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

  1 vehicle crashed into a power pole off of Foletta Road and Broome Road in Chualar at 6:16 am on Thursday morning, October 5. Minor injuries were reported as a result of the accident. 

  The Hartnell College Faculty Association (HCFA) has formally requested the assistance of a mediator to facilitate ongoing labor negotiations. The Hartnell Community College District received official notice on Monday, October 2, 2023. The District does not believe that a mediator is necessary at this time. Last week, the district requested one more meeting to address open issues and find a resolution together. The HCCD firmly believes in open communication and collaboration with the HCFA and believes further negotiations would have been productive. The HCCD highly values their faculty and are committed to coming to a successful agreement that aligns with their fiscal responsibilities. In doing so, they will ensure the continuation of their student programs and the District’s efforts to increase student access and opportunity. As ONE Hartnell, the Hartnell Community College District believes in the power of unity and the ability to reach mutually beneficial agreements. Transparency an

  Temperatures in Monterey County are expected to be very hot on October 5 and through the next few days.  SPCA Monterey County advises pet owners that high temperatures can be dangerous for pets, especially since our pets are not acclimated to this sudden weather change.   Pets should be kept indoors or be provided with ample shaded areas.  Fresh water must be available at all times.    Children and pets should not be left unattended in enclosed vehicles.  On a warm day, a parked car’s interior can reach over 120 degrees in less than five minutes, even with the windows partially open, causing brain damage or death.   It is important to keep in mind that conditions in our area change constantly. A shady spot on a foggy day can quickly transition to direct, hot sunlight.  California Penal Code section 597.7 prohibits leaving an animal in an unattended motor vehicle under “circumstances that could reasonably be expected to cause suffering, disability, or death to the animal.”  If you see

  MONTEREY COUNTY – The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is accepting nominations for their “22nd Annual Transportation Excellence Awards.” The awards honor individuals, businesses, groups, or programs and projects for their efforts to improve the transportation system in Monterey County. Examples of potential awards include:     Projects that exemplify TAMC’s mission to develop and maintain a multimodal transportation system that enhances mobility, safety, access, environmental quality, and economic activities in Monterey County     Innovative activities that promote safer or more efficient use of the local transportation network.     Citizens or organizations that have made significant efforts to inform and educate the public about transportation issues.     Successful efforts to improve transit services and encourage the use of smart commute options as alternatives to driving alone.     Transportation employees who excel at their jobs and go the extra mile to improve

  Cooling Centers are opening in high heat areas on Thursday, October 5 and Friday, October 6. See information below gathered by the County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management.   Monterey County Cooling Centers: Thursday-Friday, October 5-6, from 1 pm-5 pm 1. San Ardo Branch Library, 62350 College St, San Ardo, Info: 831-386-6858 2. San Lucas Branch Library, 54692 Teresa St, San Lucas, Info: 831-386-6833 3. King City Branch Library, 402 Broadway St, King City, Info: 831-386-6885   City Cooling Centers in South County: Thursday-Friday, October 5-6, 1. Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, Soledad, Info: 831-223-5250 from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm 2. Greenfield Cooling Center: 599 El Camino Real, Greenfield, Info: 831-674-5591 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm **Please note times and dates may change, call Cooling Center Info Lines for up-to-date information. 

SALINAS, CA, October 4, 2023 – The California Rodeo Salinas is hosting the second annual Fall Round Up Festival October 12th – 15th at the Salinas Sports Complex. The event is presented by Brent Eastman Insurance Services, Inc., and will feature a carnival, food trucks, live music, a pumpkin patch, children’s activities, and more. Admission tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 2-12. Tickets are on sale online only at https://www.carodeo.com/events/2023/fall-round-up.  The Ticket Office will open at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 12th for walk-up sales. Read below for ways to save on unlimited carnival ride wristbands and children’s admission tickets.   There will be a costume contest held daily, at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday nights and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, on the main entertainment stage. Prizes will be given for 1st through 3rd place with 2 age categories: newborn to 6 years old and 7 to 12 years old. A costume policy is in effect and can be found at: https