Fire reignites at Moss Landing battery plant where massive blaze burned last year

A fire broke out Friday morning at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County, prompting serious warnings from the fire district to go inside immediately. 

Monterey County sheriff finds car tied to Amber Alert for missing teen girl, father

Despite the discovery of the Nissan Altima, sheriff's officials say they are still searching for 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ortega and her 38-year-old father, Sergio Galvez Perez.

Amber Alert issued for teen girl wanted in killing of newborn in Monterey County

She is wanted along with her father in connection to the remains of their newborn baby that were found along the side of the road near Moss Landing.

Monterey County man, teen daughter he impregnated wanted in killing of newborn: sheriff

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office issued arrest warrants for a 14-year-old girl and 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez, accused of murder and child sex crimes, respectively.

40 miles of Highway 1 closed as Timber, Plaskett wildfires grow in Monterey County
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The Timber Fire has grown to about 23,000 acres as of Friday evening, while the Plaskett Fire is estimated at about 2,700 acres. The fires in Monterey County have shutdown a 40-mile stretch of Highway 1 from north to south. Jesse Gary reports.

Plaskett Fire: Evacuation orders issued in Big Sur

Firefighters in Monterey County are battling another vegetation fire near Big Sur that broke out Wednesday as crews continue fighting the Timber Fire.

Monterey County opens first public COVID-19 memorial

Nearly three years after the end of the COVID-19 emergency, a pandemic that claimed the lives of more than 100,000 Californians, one Northern California county is ensuring those lost are never forgotten.

San Jose Earthquakes partner with juvenile hall for soccer program

The San Jose Earthquakes partnered with a juvenile detention center to teach lessons in soccer which can help youth succeed in the outside world --including teamwork and personal responsibility.

Swimmer missing after possible shark encounter off Lovers Point

A swimmer remained missing Monday after disappearing off the Monterey Coast, and authorities believe the woman may have encountered a shark.

Lovers Point, several beaches closed after unconfirmed shark spotting

Lovers Point in Pacific Grove and other stretches of beach in Monterey were closed on Sunday afternoon after an unconfirmed shark spotting.

Family of missing Army specialist swept off Big Sur coast 'not giving up'

The family of an Army specialist, swept off of rocks along the Big Sur coast, is speaking out for the first time and vowing to continue the search efforts.

Dive teams search for missing Army specialist swept into ocean off Big Sur coast

The search for Army Specialist Amanpreet Thind entered its fourth day as dive teams finally entered the water, after he was swept off rocks at Soberanes Point over the weekend.

Army soldier swept into ocean off Big Sur coast

Search efforts are expected to resume Tuesday for a missing U.S. Army soldier who was swept into the ocean off the coast of Big Sur, authorities said.