Monterey County Local News: COVID-19

But public health experts urge Californians to avoid overconfidence and take precautions.

Even when the unemployment fund was solvent pre-pandemic, it was below the level recommended for annual benefits.

Even as the economy expands, workers are falling into poverty as the government withdraws crucial aid programs.

Keeping supply chains running is a huge part of the state economy, but it comes with a price

Despite previous statements, the housing department now says not everyone who applied for rental assistance will get it.

Removal from Medi-Cal rolls was suspended during the pandemic. Not anymore.

Far from “defunding” the police, cities are hiking pay and bonuses for new cops.

Positive tests are at their highest since the 2022 winter surge. But experts say there’s no cause for alarm.

50 percent more complaints of retaliation were filed last year compared to pre-pandemic numbers

Various pandemic relief funds that served as a cushion to help pay rent or cover burial and funeral costs are phasing out. Some relief programs, including California’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), still have money to keep providing services while…

Santa Cruz legislator John Laird authored the bill to let public boards operate under pandemic-era rules.

With the deadline for applications approaching on Oct. 1, Monterey County is making a final push to get people signed up before the money is no longer available.