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  The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP) assumed responsibility at midnight on Thursday, January 1, 2026, as the new correctional healthcare provider for Monterey County Jail. CHP brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, comprehensive healthcare services to those in Monterey County Sheriff's Office custody. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest gratitude to California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) for more than 40 years of dedicated service providing healthcare to the incarcerated population of the Monterey County Jail. CFMG’s commitment to quality care and professionalism has been an integral part of our correctional system for decades. Sheriff Tina Nieto highlighted, "We sincerely thank California Forensic Medical Group for their 4 decades of exceptional service to Monterey County. Their dedication to the health and well-being of our incarcerated popu...

  The County of Monterey Health Department urges all residents to act now to protect themselves and their families against respiratory viruses circulating this winter season, including influenza (“flu”), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). A recent increase in flu activity in California has led to more emergency department visits, which may begin to strain the local health care system.    The Health Department encourages everyone to help keep children and families healthy by following these steps:      Get Vaccinated. Immunizations continue to provide the best protection against severe illness and death. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations now. Pregnant women can protect themselves and their babies by getting immunized against RSV during weeks 32 to 36 of pregnancy.          Talk to your health care provider or visit your local pharmacy. Most pharmacies, includ...

  The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains in an unincorporated area of Monterey County. On Monday, December 29, 2025, Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of Viejo Road after a land surveyor reported finding what appeared to be a human skull. Deputies responded and confirmed the discovery. The scene was secured and turned over to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division. Over the course of several days, the scene was processed, and additional human remains were located and collected. A forensic examination will be conducted to assist in identifying the individual. This process will include DNA analysis and comparison with missing and unidentified persons records through the California Department of Justice. This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.