California man believes girlfriend cheated, kills her mother
A California man suspected his girlfriend of cheating and took his anger out on the woman's 65-year-old mother, beating her to death with his bare hands, authorities said.
Monterey Bay Aquarium announces poll to name new sea otter
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is seeking the public's help in naming its new resident sea otter. The aquarium's website has a poll that will close at midnight.
East Bay man facing more than 100 years to life over 'daylong crime spree'
After his most recent conviction for a September 2023 crime spree, an East Bay man is facing a possible sentence of 100 years to life in prison.
Teen arrested on suspicion of murder stemming from deadly 2024 sideshow
A juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of the shooting death of Salinas man Adrian Puga at a sideshow last fall, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office said.
These Bay Area restaurants were added to the Michelin guide
The Michelin Guide, a culinary roadmap of must-try places, added 15 new restaurants for California, and nearly half of them are in the Bay Area.
Police make arrest in homicide case after 17 years
After nearly two decades, authorities have made an arrest in a Salinas shooting that killed a young man.
Rescued ‘jelly bean-sized’ baby hummingbirds being cared for by SPCA
SPCA Monterey County announced it is caring for tiny, “jelly bean-sized" baby hummingbirds. Wildlife officials offered tips on how to keep baby birds safe during hatchling season.
Former Salinas soccer coach pleads guilty to sexual abuse of 8 children
A former Salinas soccer coach pleaded guilty last week to 12 felony charges that include the sexual abuse of eight children.
Rare video captures super pod of 2,000 dolphins of Monterey Bay coast
A California boat captain has captured rare video of a super pod of more than 2,000 dolphins breaching off the coast of Monterey Bay, including the more elusive northern right whale dolphin.
Coyote rescued from water retention pond in Monterey County
A coyote was in too deep, so to speak, when it got stuck in a water retention pond in Monterey County and had to be rescued.
Hwy 1 reopens near Moss Landing after battery plant fire
U.S. Highway 1 near Moss Landing fully reopened at 5 p.m. Sunday following a closure due to a fire at one of the world's largest battery storage facilities this week, according to Monterey County.
Moss Landing battery plant fire continues to burn, evacuations lifted
Hundreds of residents in Monterey County were told to evacuate and a section of Highway 1 was closed after a fire erupted at a battery storage plant in Moss Landing.
Moss Landing fire map: Evacuation zones
Residents in several communities in Monterey County were ordered to evacuate after an explosion at the Moss Landing Power Plant on Thursday.
Pajaro residents feel 'abandoned' after 2023 flood even with new federal aid
While all eyes right now remain on the Los Angeles fires and the long road to recovery, the Monterey County community of Pajaro is still recovering from a massive flood there in 2023.
Fire at Moss Landing Power Plant triggers evacuation orders in Monterey County
Monterey County sent out an emergency alert system warning Thursday evening to say the North County Fire Department is responding to a fire at Moss Landing Power Plant.
King City 'axe murderer' sentenced to prison
Kevin James Powell was sentenced to 76 years to life for a murder and an attempted murder from 2022, a Monterey County judge ruled.
3.0 magnitude earthquake strikes in Monterey County
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck in Monterey County on Wednesday night.
'American Nightmare' perpetrator Matthew Muller committed first kidnapping at 16, DA says
Matthew Muller, already serving a 40-year sentence in the Denise Huskins case, had been terrorizing the community for two decades before the widely known "American Nightmare" case, prosecutors said.
Watch: Killer whales spotted off coast of Monterey Bay
In a stunning sight in Monterey Bay, killer whales were spotted off the coast on Friday.
High surf warning for several Pacific Coast beaches
With a high surf warning in effect for Pacific Coast beaches from Sunday afternoon through noon Tuesday, Santa Cruz County officials are urging residents and visitors to stay informed and prioritize safety.