4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (253+ words) A Monterey County man was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years and eight months in state prison for a drunken-driving crash that killed his 16-year-old son. Edgar Banuelos, 37, was originally charged with second-degree murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and three counts…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (124+ words) Salinas police said a known gang member was arrested and illegal guns were taken off the streets. Police said the Violence Suppression Task Force helped arrest 33-year-old Timothy Jimenez during a traffic stop in Marina. A subsequent search warrant at…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (356+ words) The Timber Fire has been burning in the Big Sur area for one month and remains active at 25,380 acres with 27% containment, according to a Tuesday update from fire officials. The fire began Aug. 8 southeast of Loma Vista. Its cause remains…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (229+ words) One person has been arrested and booked on suspicion of murder after a deadly stabbing Sunday morning in Castroville. Video above from past coverage. According to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was stabbed around 2 a.m. near Merritt and…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (153+ words) A person was killed in Castroville over Labor Day weekend. According to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, that person was stabbed early Sunday morning at 2 a.m. at Merritt Street and Preston Street. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital but…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (304+ words) The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced changes to evacuation zones and the reopening of a portion of Highway 1 as crews continue fighting the Timber and Plaskett fires in Big Sur. Beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday, several Timber Fire evacuation orders will…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (415+ words) Firefighters are using every available resource to battle the rapidly growing Plaskett Fire, including two Super Scooper aircraft operating out of Lake San Antonio. The planes were seen skimming the lake, filling their tanks with more than 1,500 gallons of water…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (487+ words) The Plaskett Fire has grown to 28,724 acres and remains 1% contained, according to a Tuesday afternoon CAL FIRE update. The fire has grown by 1,990 acres, or approximately 7.4%, since the 26,734 acres reported in the previous update. The Plaskett Fire, which began Aug....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (302+ words) Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) is launching a six-month pilot program to provide affordable transportation for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities in south Monterey County using Uber vouchers. Eligible riders will pay a $3 co-pay per trip, with each voucher covering up…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (405+ words) The Plaskett Fire has officially overtaken the Timber Fire after growing to 26,734 acres in less than a week. The fire started Wednesday and is now 1% contained, according to a Sunday afternoon CAL FIRE update. By comparison, the Timber Fire started…...