Half Moon Bay group extends help to Pajaro evacuees after recent tragedies
A bus which provides mental health services to farmworkers arrived at an evacuation center from the flooding in Pajaro — where people were evacuated nearly a month ago after a levee burst. The bus is based in Half Moon Bay, which also recently suffered tragedy with a mass shooting.
Killer whales' attack on two gray whales captured in stunning video out of Monterey Bay
Incredible marine wildlife video captures two adult gray whales being surrounded and attacked by as many as 30 orcas in Monterey Bay
President Biden approves disaster declaration for Monterey, Santa Cruz counties
President Joe Biden on Monday declared that a major disaster exists in the State of California, his office announced.
Water still not safe to drink in Pajaro as Monterey County opens resource center to help with recovery
Three weeks after a levee burst caused residents to evacuate overnight, the town of Pajaro is still scrambling to find clean drinking water. Amid the struggles, Monterey County opened a resource center to help people put their lives back together.
California dive team finds remains of 7-year-old at Moss Landing
On Saturday a California dive team found the remains of a 7-year-old boy who went missing in Moss Landing, the sheriff confirmed. The boy had gone to the beach Wednesday with his mom and younger brother.
Moss Landing search for 7-year-old boy called off, mother identified
The mother who was found in the water off Moss Landing has been identified, as officials suspend the search for her 7-year-old son.
Pajaro flooding leads to frustration for evacuated residents
It's been a week since a levee break along the Pajaro River forcing thousands to flee. Frustration mounts as residents still don't know when they can return.
Newsom tours flood-ravaged Monterey County, promises funding for help
On a muddy, closed stretch of Salinas Road in Pajaro, looking to the west provides a view of what was a farm field. But as of Wednesday, it’s the latest Mother Nature-made lake in Monterey County.
Monterey County flooding: progress made along Pajaro River
The effort to fix the levee along the Pajaro River is making progress, but Highway 1 remains closed.
Pajaro residents question levee's integrity after breach causes massive flooding
Thousands of residents in Pajaro remained out of their homes Monday as another winter storm headed for the Central Coast.
Aerial view of breached levee on the Pajaro River in Monterey County
Heavy rains over the weekend breached a levee on the Pajaro River on California's Central Coast, flooding out nearly the entire town.
Monterey peninsula to be cut from mainland by flooded Salinas River
Monterey County officials on Sunday said the cresting Salinas River will probably inundate roadways between the Monterey Peninsula and the rest of Monterey County, including the city of Salinas and Highway 68.
At least three Watsonville schools to close Monday for storms
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District in Monterey County said in a statement Sunday that at least three of its schools will be closed Monday due to the recent storms.
Evacuation warnings issued for areas of Castroville
At 7:15 p.m. Sunday, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation warnings for low-laying areas of Castroville, effective immediately until further notice.
Number of Pajaro River evacuees grows at Santa Cruz County shelter
More than 200 people who were forced to evacuate their homes due to a levee break along the Pajaro River in Monterey County are now being temporarily housed at the Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds.
Levee breach floods community of Pajaro
The Pajaro River levee was breached overnight Friday, prompting evacuations. National Guard high-water rescue vehicles were stationed in the area to help the evacuation effort.
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.