Online 'obsession' prompts suspects to fly to California and leads to stabbing attack: investigators
Two men suspected in a stabbing attack in Monterey County traveled from Canada after one of the suspects “developed a year’s long obsession" with a woman he met on a gaming platform, sheriff’s officials said.
Woman tied to tree at gunpoint near Pebble Beach, left for hours: Sheriff
In an atypical case reported Wednesday, a woman was tied to a tree in Salinas at gunpoint early in the morning.
Monterey County Christian school teacher accused of sexually assaulting student
Authorities have arrested a Prunedale man after allegations he sexually assaulted a student arose, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office reported Sunday.
Salinas sideshow turns deadly after young man was fatally shot
A sideshow in Salinas turned deadly after a young adult was found with gunshot injuries.
Massive levee project to protect Pajaro and Watsonville gets underway
It was March 2023 when a levee burst, completely flooding the community of Pajaro in Monterey County. Now a massive new levee project is underway to give up to 100-year flood protection for Pajaro and surrounding communities.
Influx of sea lions causes closure of Monterey park
Monterey's Sister City Park will remain closed due to hundreds of sea lions crowding the beach, city officials said.
Wife safely lands Monterey-bound plane as pilot suffered medical emergency
The wife of a pilot who suffered a medical emergency took over flying and managed to safely land the plane in California, authorities said.
This California county was ranked the happiest in the state — and it wasn't LA or San Francisco
Which county do you think is the happiest?
Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
22-year-old gang member sentenced 70 years to life for 2 murders
A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty in a Salinas court to two counts of murder, the Monterey County District Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Salinas-based 'Murder Squad' members sentenced in 3-year killing spree
Five members of the self-proclaimed "Murder Squad" crew were sentenced to a combined total of 161 years in prison for their parts in dozens of shootings, both fatal and nonfatal, racketeering, and other convictions in Salinas, over the course of three years, the Department of Justice reported.
Regent's Slide excavation work temporarily halted in Monterey County
Caltrans says it is temporarily halting excavation work on Regent's Slide - Highway 1 in Monterey County due to slide activity.
Man accused of killing 3-year-old in hit-and-run surrenders at U.S.-Mexico border
A man who police said fled to Mexico after allegedly being involved in a fatal hit-and-run of a child in Salinas surrendered on Saturday at the San Ysidro border entry.
Cat shot, nonprofit offers money for info leading to arrest of person responsible
A nonprofit for animals is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot a cat in Soledad last week.
CHP officer saves kitten off freeway and returns to adopt her
A California Highway Patrol officer who helped rescue a tiny, frightened kitten off a freeway has now adopted that cat as a part of his family.
Big Sur's Highway 1 to reopen after road collapse
A closed portion of scenic Highway 1 in Big Sur is set to reopen on Friday, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.