U.S. Coast Guard, tugboats assisting container ship off Monterey coast following engine fire
A container ship off the coast of Monterey reported an engine fire early Friday morning but no injuries have been reported as a result of the blaze, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Gov. Newsom to announce unprecedented funding for public schools
Gov. Newsom's proposal is aimed at addressing inequalities amplified by the pandemic and students' social-emotional well-being.
Moss Landing: Bodies of two women discovered in submerged vehicle
The California Highway Patrol says two women died when their vehicle went into the Old Salinas River in Moss Landing.
DNA from COVID mask helps jury convict child rapist
The victim woke up to a man in her bedroom wearing a mask over his entire face holding what looked like a handgun.
Monterey Bay Aquarium is latest California attraction to announce reopening as COVID-19 restrictions ease
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has joined a growing list of attractions slowly reopening in California amid an easing of COVID-19 health and safety restrictions.
Police arrest man who went on joyride in stolen tractor
Police arrested a 56-year-old man after he allegedly stole a backhoe-style tractor Sunday and drove it around in Monterey while under the influence.
Storm pounds Monterey and Santa Cruz counties
The storm struck the entire Bay Area and beyond. But it seemed to let most of its anger out on Monterey County.
Wolf-dog hybrid still on the loose in San Benancio area
A wolf-dog hybrid remains at large after three of the animals escaped from a yard in unincorporated San Benancio in Monterey County last month, county officials said Wednesday.
Newly retired NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson tests IndyCar at Laguna Seca
Johnson was in Monterey County preparing for his new career as an IndyCar driver following two dominating decades in NASCAR.
Pleasanton woman completes non-stop swim across Monterey Bay
Catherine Breed says her desire to complete the journey has a lot to do with spreading awareness about diversity in aquatics.
Bacteria advisories issued for two Monterey County beaches
Carmel Beach at Ocean Avenue in Carmel showed high indicator bacteria in samples taken Tuesday.
Photo of girls using Taco Bell WiFi becomes symbol of digital divide
A photo of two girls using WiFI at a Taco Bell in Salinas to complete their schoolwork has sparked a discussion about the importance of digital access for students.
As ash rains from the sky, California farmworkers 'fill your plates without hazard pay'
Footage taken by a Twitter user named @PocketNihilist showed the hazy and smoky conditions, as farm workers were worked near a farm plow.
Salinas: Alisal school district office closed after 2 employees test positive for COVID-19
Two Alisal Union School District employees who work at the District Office have tested positive for COVID-19, the district's Superintendent Jim Koenig said on Friday.
Monterey Bay Aquarium pauses reopening as county remains on watch list
The aquarium had hoped to welcome back guests on Thursday, but since Monterey County was added to the state's watch list on July 2, that won't happen as planned.
Monterey County inmate sought after walking away from minimum support facility
An emergency count at about 8:20 p.m. Tuesday confirmed that Edgar Delgado, 37, had left the prison.
Monterey Bay Aquarium to reopen in July with new rules
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is poised to open soon, though the facility's flow will be different.
Lovers Point reopens for limited use in Pacific Grove
Entry is available at the stairs closest to the Pacific Grove Recreation Trail to allow ocean access solely for water recreational activities only.
Coast Guard crews rescue two from sinking ship 9 miles from Monterey Bay
A crew from the Monterey station and an air crew from the San Francisco station helped rescues the people from the 92-foot vessel.
Monterey County clarifies allowed uses of short-term lodging
The order remains in effect until May 3, when the county order may be revised.