Big Sur community rallies and also needs support, lawmakers seek alternatives to cap and invest money
Firefighters are making progress on the Timber Fire, but Big Sur will need ongoing support. And, lawmakers want to protect climate programs...
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Big Sur terrain challenges firefighters, possible bill would limit utilities' liability after fires
Firefighters say a challenge on the Timber Fire is getting equipment into the rugged terrain. And, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to limit utilitie...
CSUMB welcomes interim president, new polling on state billionaires' tax and voter ID
A new leader at Cal State Monterey Bay. And, more Californians are likely to support the billionaires’ tax and oppose requiring voter ID.
Timber Fire base camp now in Marina, Trump honors local ocean guard
Cal Fire is now operating its response to the Big Sur Timber Fire from Cal State Monterey Bay. And, President Donald Trump has recognized a...
Timber Fire closes more of Los Padres National Forest, Waymo okayed for Sacramento and San Diego
The week-old Timber fire in Big Sur has exceeded 5,000 acres, and is 17% contained. Waymo has announced its robotaxis are coming to Sacramen...
Monterey Bay This Week: Timber Fire, offshore drilling concerns, super El Niño effects, e-bikes, and more
In this week's roundup of local news: the Timber Fire grows in Big Sur, leaders address immigration enforcement concerns, Monterey Car Week...
Hundreds stay in Big Sur despite evacuation, El Niño may bring less common sea life to Monterey Bay
Big Sur's Timber Fire has exceeded 4,500 acres, but some people have stayed. And, a strong El Niño will continue warming Central Coast water...
Timber Fire surpasses 4,000 acres, Car Week drawings support area charities
Gusty winds have hampered firefighting in Big Sur, where the Timber Fire has burned 4,245 acres. And, Car Week is more than a showcase for r...
Condors released early due to Timber Fire, leaders stand up for immigrants
The Timber Fire in Big Sur has burned about 3,775 acres as of midday Wednesday and cut off access to a condor sanctuary. And, Central coast...
Timber Fire reaches 2,000 acres, new offshore drilling proposal worries locals
The Timber Fire in Big Sur has exceeded 2,000 acres, with four zones now evacuated. And, Central Coast leaders continue to oppose offshore o...
Timber Fire evacuations, families put trust in district as kids return to school
The county has issued evacuation orders for parts of the Big Sur area due to the Timber Fire. And, class is back in session for Monterey Cou...
Monterey Bay This Week: fear of lettuce hurts local farms, Car Week, Salinas tobacco shops, Bixby Bridge no parking signs, and more
In this week's roundup of local news: local farms hit by lower lettuce demand, Salinas City Council extends a moratorium on new tobacco shop...
Bridge construction reaches mid-point, quality of Head Start programs threatened
In Santa Cruz, the three-year Murray Street Bridge seismic retrofit has reached its mid-point. And, the Trump administration wants to stream...
Salinas extends tobacco shop license moratorium, thousands of nurses oppose layoffs
The Salinas City Council has voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on issuing new tobacco retailer licenses. And, 5,000 California nurses...
'No Parking' signs go up in Big Sur, Farm to School gets permanent funding
Monterey County is installing No Parking signs near Big Sur's Bixby Bridge. And, the state's Farm to School program is now a permanent part...
Stewardship of 84 acres returned to tribe, public penguin debut
The Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation is celebrating the return of 84 acres of ancestral homeland in Monterey County. And, a fluffy penguin ch...
Car Week returns, Adelanto improvement plans
Car Week begins on Friday. The annual 10-day celebration of “all things automotive” is expected to draw over 100,000 visitors to Monterey Co...
Monterey Bay This Week: Monterey County homeless count, data center pushback in Gilroy, River Stewards relaunch and more
Our weekly news roundup includes the most recent count of people experiencing homelessness in Monterey County, pushback on data center devel...
Large waves complicate rescues, Central Coast leaders sign amicus brief opposing ICE plans in Gilroy
The recent viral video of a teenaged lifeguard rescuing a boy at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz is just one of several ocean rescues th...
Monterey County homeless count, one final report on the battery plant fire
Monterey County has released the numbers from its most recent count of people experiencing homelessness. And, a final report addressing some...