1 dead, 3 injured in Saturday night crash

One person died and three face major injuries after a car crash in Watsonville on Saturday night, announced the California Highway Patrol.   

'Critically endangered' right whale spotted near Monterey Bay

A North Pacific right whale was spotted off of the Monterey Bay coast early Sunday, according to Monterey Bay Whale Watch.

Missing Bay Area diver found dead, remembered as young man who made impact in his community and beyond

A 27-year-old Bay Area diver, who was found dead almost a week after he went missing off the Monterey County Coast, was being remembered as a beloved, impactful member of his community who made friends wherever he went and lived life fully.

Western monarch butterfly population suffers due to atmospheric river storms

After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.

Monterey Bay locals come out to see President Biden during flood damage tour

It was a patriotic scene on a picturesque Monterey Bay day. A woman displayed an American flag on Cliff Drive, overlooking Capitola, ahead of a presidential visit.

Monterey County lifts all evacuation warnings

Evacuation warnings for all areas of Monterey County have been lifted, officials said.

President Biden surveys storm-battered California

President Joe Biden arrived at Santa Clara County's Moffett Airfield Thursday morning to begin his tour of the storm-ravaged Central Coast.

Some Monterey County residents warned not to consume water due to contamination

Monterey County authorities released a notice Saturday warning some residents not to consume water in their area due to contamination from recent flooding.

Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms expected

Evacuation orders remain in Monterey County as new storms are expected this weekend. Officials continue to monitor the Salinas River but, so far, the two main highways leading to the Monterey Peninusla has avoided closure.

Monterey Peninsula could be cut off by Salinas River flooding

The rising Salinas River is putting nearby communities at risk from flooding and could cut off the Monterey Peninsula from the mainland.

Multiple Bay Area cities with flooding conditions, road closures, power outages, & evacuations

Multiple local government agencies have announced the closures of various roadways, issued evacuation orders, and launched rescue operations due to flooding conditions throughout the Bay Area.

2 runners suffer heart attacks in Monterey Bay Half Marathon

Two runners who had heart attacks during the Monterey Bay Half Marathon were saved by fellow competitors, race officials said.

Shark attack survivor released from hospital

A Central Coast man who was attacked by a great white shark has been released from the hospital. 

Northern California shark attack victim expected to recover

A swimmer who was attacked by a shark Wednesday about one mile west of the Monterey Bay Aquarium says he was bitten so badly he was concerned he might bleed to death, and owes his life to good Samaritans who rushed to his rescue.

Shark attack in Monterey County leaves man hospitalized

One person was hospitalized with unknown injuries after a shark attack in Monterey County on Wednesday.

Military veteran allegedly shoots at Monterey County deputies who came to evict him

A military veteran being evicted from his Seaside home fired upon Monterey County deputies with a BB gun this week, leading to a shelter in place that lasted hours until his surrender. 

Monterey Bay deep sea discovery: 'stunning and unusual'

Researchers said a new species has been found in the deep seas. The creature is described as 'stunning and unusual.'

Taylor Farms factory fire: evacuations, shelter-in-place advisory lifted in Salinas

Some Salinas residents are being evacuated from their homes and others have been told to shelter in place due to a huge and potentially dangerous fire at the Taylor Farms processing plant.

Fatal crash after car veers off California Highway 1 cliff

A caller notified CHP that they saw a car go off a cliff on Highway 1 on Saturday. CHP reported at least one fatality in the crash.