Thousands of protesters in Monterey and Salinas joined in peaceful demonstrations as part of “No Kings Day” of peaceful protest Saturday. The protests were part of more than 2,500 other events across the country “in response to President Trump’s continued authoritarian power grabs,

An otter T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift inspired her loyal fans to shell out more than $2.3 million to a Northern California aquarium – money that will help protect sea otters and fund vital ocean conservation efforts.

Organophosphates are neurotoxicants that can lead to muscle spasms, confusion, seizures and even — in extreme cases — death, according to the study. For children, especially those exposed in utero, the study links the pesticides to adverse neurodevelopmental impacts such as reduced IQ, autism, ADHD and cerebral palsy.

The first attacks from Otter 841 were reported in 2021 and again in 2023. According to officials, the female otter has since lost its tracker, so it isn't possible to confirm if a recent otter attack in Santa Cruz is connected to the otter.

A baby sea creature was caught in fishing gear for months off the coast of California, a company said. Chex Mix, the calf of a “well-known” mama humpback in the area, found itself trapped in a “complicated fishing gear entanglement in June of this year,” according to an Oct. 15 Facebook post by Monterey Bay Whale Watch.

A 55-year-old Salinas man was convicted Friday of 11 counts of forcible lewd acts on a child under 14, Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced.

California's Big Sur rivals Italy's Cinque Terre for striking cliff views, but it may soon be harder to find a place to stay in this idyllic part of the world. In September, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a policy limiting ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:10 p.m. in Monterey County, California. Horse Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.