Monterey County twins born in separate years
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The first baby born in Monterey County in 2022 has a different birthdate and birth year than her twin brother. Alfredo Trujillo and Aylin Trujillo, of Greenfield, were Read More …
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Willow Fire spread halting but forest closure ordered
The spread of the Willow Fire burning southeast of Big Sur in Monterey County has halted and containment has risen over the past few days, but a forest closure has also taken effect. Read More …
Wildfire burning near Big Sur spreading with little containment
A wildfire that ignited southeast of Big Sur in Monterey County burned nearly 2,400 acres late last week and over the weekend. Read More …
Scottish man who faked his death in Monterey County jailed for serial sexual assaults
A Scottish man, who fled justice in the United Kingdom by traveling to California and faking his own death off the coast of Monterey County, has received a 15-year prison sentence for raping three women, sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl and committing other crimes over a span of more than a decade. Read More …
Closed stretch of Highway 1 to reopen Friday
The stretch of Highway 1 in Monterey County that was washed away by a storm in January will reopen this week, ahead of schedule. Read More …
Shandon woman killed in DUI crash in Monterey County
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Dolan Fire destroys Nacimiento Station, injures 14 firefighters
The Dolan Fire that started near Big Sur jumped containment Tuesday morning, destroying a Los Padres National Forest ranger station and injuring 14 firefighters, one of whom is in critical condition. Read More …
Central Coast fires grow but smoke subsides in SLO County
Three large fires burning in Monterey County are continuing to grow in size, but smokey conditions are starting to subside in San Luis Obispo County. Read More …
Fresno man arrested for starting Dolan Fire near Big Sur
Shortly after the start of the Dolan Fire near Big Sur Tuesday night, detectives arrested a Fresno man for allegedly causing the blaze. The Dolan Fire has burned 8,500 acres and Read More …
CHP arrests Nipomo man for firing dozens of projectiles at cars
Officers arrested a Nipomo man on who is suspected of shooting projectiles at vehicles driving on several highways in Monterey and San Benito counties, according to the CHP. Since Feb. 19, Read More …