Gov. Newsom to announce unprecedented funding for public schools

Gov. Newsom's proposal is aimed at addressing inequalities amplified by the pandemic and students' social-emotional well-being.

Moss Landing: Bodies of two women discovered in submerged vehicle

The California Highway Patrol says two women died when their vehicle went into the Old Salinas River in Moss Landing. 

DNA from COVID mask helps jury convict child rapist

The victim woke up to a man in her bedroom wearing a mask over his entire face holding what looked like a handgun.

Police arrest man who went on joyride in stolen tractor

Police arrested a 56-year-old man after he allegedly stole a backhoe-style tractor Sunday and drove it around in Monterey while under the influence.

Storm pounds Monterey and Santa Cruz counties

The storm struck the entire Bay Area and beyond. But it seemed to let most of its anger out on Monterey County.

Wolf-dog hybrid still on the loose in San Benancio area

A wolf-dog hybrid remains at large after three of the animals escaped from a yard in unincorporated San Benancio in Monterey County last month, county officials said Wednesday.

Pleasanton woman completes non-stop swim across Monterey Bay

Catherine Breed says her desire to complete the journey has a lot to do with spreading awareness about diversity in aquatics.

Photo of girls using Taco Bell WiFi becomes symbol of digital divide

A photo of two girls using WiFI at a Taco Bell in Salinas to complete their schoolwork has sparked a discussion about the importance of digital access for students.

Salinas: Alisal school district office closed after 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

Two Alisal Union School District employees who work at the District Office have tested positive for COVID-19, the district's Superintendent Jim Koenig said on Friday. 

Monterey Bay Aquarium pauses reopening as county remains on watch list

The aquarium had hoped to welcome back guests on Thursday, but since Monterey County was added to the state's watch list on July 2, that won't happen as planned.

Lovers Point reopens for limited use in Pacific Grove

Entry is available at the stairs closest to the Pacific Grove Recreation Trail to allow ocean access solely for water recreational activities only. 

Monterey County reports first 2 cases of COVID-19; residents to shelter-in-place

Monterey County reported its first two cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. Residents are being told to shelter-in-place beginning March 18 at midnight through April 8.