11 charged with racketeering after murders, drugs and firearms trafficking linked to gang
Eleven South Bay men have been accused of racketeering conspiracy involving a series of murders, shootings, and drug and gun distribution linked to the Nortenos street gang, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California.
Several arrested for March King City mass shooting, Soledad double homicide
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said Thursday that a double homicide near Soledad in February and a deadly mass shooting in King City in March were connected.
Man sentenced for raping, impregnating relative
A Monterey man was sentenced to 40 years in state prison for raping his relative for several years which led to her having a child, prosecutors said Friday.
Highway 1 repair work progressing since March storm damage
Initial repairs to state Highway 1 south of Rocky Creek Bridge in Monterey County should be done by Memorial Day, allowing alternating one-way traffic through the area, Caltrans officials said Friday.
Highway 1 repairs underway in Big Sur
Repairs are now underway on Highway 1 in Monterey County after the roadway was largely closed when a strong storm hit last month.
Alleged drunk driver plunges off wharf into ocean with 3 passengers in Monterey
A man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Sunday when he allegedly drove off a wharf in Monterey and into the ocean while fleeing police.
Evacuation warning for Big Sur residents near Highway 1 collapse before rain arrives
An evacuation warning was issued on Wednesday morning for residents in the Big Sur area south of Rocky Creek Bridge on state Highway 1.
Big Sur Highway 1 temporary fix planned after road washed out
Following storms this weekend, a section of Highway 1 near Big Sur has crumbled. It initially left nearly 2000 people stranded. Now they're being escorted through the area, in between Rocky Creek Bridge and Bixby Bridge, twice a day. A temporary fix for the site is planned.
County officials ask people to avoid Big Sur
Monterey County is asking for the cooperation of visitors and residents to avoid the Big Sur Area entirely.
3 men accused of stealing than more than $30,000 worth of sunglasses
Police arrested one man and are searching for his two accomplices after the trio allegedly stole more than $30,000 worth of sunglasses Thursday from a store on Cannery Row in Monterey.
$20M in cash assistance arrives for Pajaro flood victims
It has been over a year since a levee break flooded the farming community of Pajaro, and on Wednesday residents lined up for the first day of an expanded recovery financial aid program.
Body of Caroline Meister found in Monterey County's Ventana Wilderness
The search for a woman who went missing during a hike in Monterey County's Ventana Wilderness ended Friday with the discovery of her body near a waterfall.
Caroline Meister disappears hiking at Carmel Valley Zen center
A search is underway in Monterey County for Caroline Meister who failed to return from a hike on Monday.
Pajaro flood survivors still recovering from levee break while awaiting state funds
This week marks the one-year anniversary of a devastating levee breach that inundated the small town of Pajaro.
Police locate car connected to shooting that killed 4 at King City party
Authorities said Wednesday they have found a car connected to suspects wanted in a quadruple homicide over the weekend at a birthday party in the Monterey County community of King City.
King City shooting kills 4, injures 7
Four people were killed in a shooting at a house party in King City, Calif. on Sunday, according to police.
Crash victim rescued after two days stranded on Big Sur cliff
A young man is recovering after a crash left him stranded on a cliff near Big Sur for two days.
San Mateo, Santa Cruz listed in new round of state of emergency proclamations after storms
Decisions, like local state of emergencies or local weather warnings, sometimes come from data gathered by U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunters, and as they fly above the storms, people in the Bay Area are preparing.
San Jose man convicted of stealing thousands from construction firm
A San Jose man was convicted of stealing over $3,000 worth of items from a construction company that hired him for painting work, Monterey County prosecutors said.
California man admits to firing over 35 shots at brother while chasing him across town
A Seaside man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder of his brother after chasing him across the city with a machine gun, the Monterey County District Attorney's Office said.