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.
Newly retired NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson tests IndyCar at Laguna Seca
Johnson was in Monterey County preparing for his new career as an IndyCar driver following two dominating decades in NASCAR.
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.
Bacteria advisories issued for two Monterey County beaches
Carmel Beach at Ocean Avenue in Carmel showed high indicator bacteria in samples taken Tuesday.
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.
As ash rains from the sky, California farmworkers 'fill your plates without hazard pay'
Footage taken by a Twitter user named @PocketNihilist showed the hazy and smoky conditions, as farm workers were worked near a farm plow.
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.
Monterey County inmate sought after walking away from minimum support facility
An emergency count at about 8:20 p.m. Tuesday confirmed that Edgar Delgado, 37, had left the prison.
Monterey Bay Aquarium to reopen in July with new rules
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is poised to open soon, though the facility's flow will be different.
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.
Coast Guard crews rescue two from sinking ship 9 miles from Monterey Bay
A crew from the Monterey station and an air crew from the San Francisco station helped rescues the people from the 92-foot vessel.
Monterey County clarifies allowed uses of short-term lodging
The order remains in effect until May 3, when the county order may be revised.
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.
Monterey police arrest man suspected of sexually abusing a patient at a senior center
Monterey police arrest a nursing assistant at a senior care center, accused of sexually assaulting a patient.
Man arrested in projectile investigation on Highway 101
The California Highway Patrol identified the suspect responsible for throwing projectiles along highways in Monterey and San Benito counties.
Father dies trying to save daughter from being swept out to sea in Monterey County
A father died trying to save his daughter Tuesday afternoon from the water off the coast of Monterey County, according to preliminary information from Cal Fire officials.
CHP dedicates full-time task force to investigate Monterey Co. projectile shooter
California Highway Patrol has dedicated a full-time task force to investigating whomever is shooting projectiles at vehicles along Highway 101 and Highway 156 in Monterey County.