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.
Evacuation warning for Big Sur residents near Highway 1 collapse before rain arrives
An evacuation warning was issued on Wednesday morning for residents in the Big Sur area south of Rocky Creek Bridge on state Highway 1.
Big Sur Highway 1 temporary fix planned after road washed out
Following storms this weekend, a section of Highway 1 near Big Sur has crumbled. It initially left nearly 2000 people stranded. Now they're being escorted through the area, in between Rocky Creek Bridge and Bixby Bridge, twice a day. A temporary fix for the site is planned.
County officials ask people to avoid Big Sur
Monterey County is asking for the cooperation of visitors and residents to avoid the Big Sur Area entirely.
3 men accused of stealing than more than $30,000 worth of sunglasses
Police arrested one man and are searching for his two accomplices after the trio allegedly stole more than $30,000 worth of sunglasses Thursday from a store on Cannery Row in Monterey.
$20M in cash assistance arrives for Pajaro flood victims
It has been over a year since a levee break flooded the farming community of Pajaro, and on Wednesday residents lined up for the first day of an expanded recovery financial aid program.
Body of Caroline Meister found in Monterey County's Ventana Wilderness
The search for a woman who went missing during a hike in Monterey County's Ventana Wilderness ended Friday with the discovery of her body near a waterfall.
Caroline Meister disappears hiking at Carmel Valley Zen center
A search is underway in Monterey County for Caroline Meister who failed to return from a hike on Monday.