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Highway 1 reopens after rockfall repairs

MONTEREY COUNTY — Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast has completely reopened as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Caltrans announced. "Initial progress on clearing and...

Big Sur coastal highway remains closed for emergency repairs

MONTEREY COUNTY — Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast will remain closed between Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County and Deetjen’s Big...

Monterey County launches feedback service for 911 calls

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Emergency Communications has launched a customer service feedback survey program beginning this month. The program, called CueHit, is a new...

Workshop to discuss Monterey County’s climate action plan

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sustainability Program will host its first community workshop Tuesday evening as part of its Community Climate Action and Adaptation...

As drought conditions worsen, California expands state of emergency

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California on Tuesday issued a proclamation extending the drought emergency statewide and asked residents to redouble their water conservation efforts...

Monterey County officials offer advice in how to prepare for fire...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With the one-year anniversary of the start of both the Carmel and River fires, where more than 100 structures were lost...

Soledad City Council reviews countywide emergency plan

SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council members heard information about the Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan being prepared in Monterey County during their July 21 meeting. The...

Major power outages reported in South Monterey County

UPDATE AUG. 6, 3 P.M.: Power has been restored to all customers in South Monterey County, many of whom were without electricity for more...

Why Covid took off in California, again

Between reinstated mask mandates and spiking coronavirus case numbers, this summer is starting to feel a little too much like 2020. Even in California, a...

Fast action stops fire near Pinnacles, east of Soledad

SOLEDAD — Fast action from local firefighters helped contain a wildfire that started last Wednesday, July 28, near the west entrance of Pinnacles National...

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Monterey County Historical Society invites community to experience ā€˜Xochi Cuicatl’ cultural...

SALINAS — Monterey County Historical Society invites residents and visitors of the Monterey Bay region to a vibrant and unforgettable afternoon of music, heritage...