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.

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.

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.

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.