News & Information
Primal Herbs Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Primal Herbs Volume Due to Undeclared Sildenafil
03/13/2026 2:31 PM
CDPH Media Release: CDPH Urges Public to Avoid Sick or Dead Marine Mammals and Birds Along California Coast - March 6, 2026
Avian influenza ("bird flu") detected in elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park. Risk to the public remains very low, but officials urge caution.
03/06/2026 5:01 PM
CDPH Press Release: CDPH Urges Vaccination as New Measles Cases Reported in Sacramento Region - March 5, 2026
Six recent cases of measles have been reported in Placer and Sacramento counties. CDPH is strongly urging Californians to ensure they are fully vaccinated against measles.
03/06/2026 12:27 PM
Monterey County Officially Named a Clean California Community
Monterey County has officially earned the unique designation as a Clean California Community from Caltrans’ Clean CA initiative. This recognition acknowledges local efforts to reduce illegal dumping and litter, preserve the environment, and build healthier communities.
03/04/2026 9:42 AM
Rotary Club of Monterey Bay Boosts Literacy with Generous Children’s Book Donation to County Libraries
02/27/2026 2:33 PM
Recall of Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
02/26/2026 1:28 PM
Five Things from Monterey County Free Libraries for March
02/24/2026 2:26 PM
Recalled Chicken Fried Rice Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
02/23/2026 10:55 AM
Harmful Skin Lightening Cream - Mercury Containing Face Cream
A bay area man was hospitalized after using two skinlightening products from L.E. Creams: Crema Aclarante de Día and Crema Aclarante de Noche Testing confirmed that both products contain mercury — a dangerous chemical that can seriously harm your health.
02/19/2026 5:02 PM
Monterey County Free Libraries Celebrates Grand Opening of New Gonzales Branch
02/19/2026 1:39 PM
TriZetto Provider Solutions (TPS) Data Breach 2025 Information
02/10/2026 1:03 PM
Tax Help at Monterey County Free Libraries
02/07/2026 4:30 PM
Gerber Announces Recall of Limited Batches of Arrowroot Biscuits Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
01/29/2026 9:04 AM
CDPH Media Release: West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) Endorses Annual Update of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Vaccine Schedule - January 26, 2026
The WCHA endorses the 2026 AAP Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, as do professional medical and health organizations representing more than one million health care providers.
01/28/2026 10:34 AM
5 Things for February from Monterey County Free Libraries
01/28/2026 9:31 AM
MONTEREY COUNTY FREE LIBRARIES wants to hear how and why YOU use your library
01/25/2026 7:00 AM
Monterey County Community Health Needs Assessment Released
The Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative has released the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), a comprehensive assessment of population health and health needs in Monterey County.
01/22/2026 3:03 PM
CDPH Warns Retailers and Public About the Dangers of Kratom-derived Products and 7-OH
Foods and other products containing highly concentrated and/or synthesized kratom derivatives such as 7-OH have been recently linked to six overdose deaths in Los Angeles County. Use of these products has been associated with addiction, serious harm, overdose, and/or death.
01/16/2026 3:51 PM
5 Things for January from Monterey County Free Libraries
12/23/2025 9:00 AM