More than half of California is ‘abnormally dry’ after rains. Which areas are hit hardest?
Drought conditions in California improved after a series of atmospheric river-fueled rain storms swept through the state.
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Local schools figuring out how to respond to federal DEI memo
The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights sent out a memo last Friday informing schools and universities to stop ...
FBI and local law enforcement investigating hoax CSUMB bomb threat
No explosive devices were found, the "all-clear" was issued and students were allowed to resume normal activities shortly after 1 a.m.
A federal biologist learned he was fired while whale watching. Here’s his story (and warning)
As he grieves a job he loved and figures out what’s next, he has a warning for the public: National forests and the ...
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Editorial | Revisiting Moss Landing battery fires and homeowner insurance rate hikes
A fire on Tuesday night at the Moss Landing battery storage plant that went up in flames last month brought a warning from Monterey County to residents in the area to remain indoors and close windows.
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49 International Shipping Companies Opt In to Protect Endangered Whales & Reduce Air Pollution in Coastal Communities: 2024 Results and Rankings
Vessels are critical to our economy, with over 80% of the world’s trade facilitated by the maritime industry. The average ...
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High School basketball: Carmel, Palma boys earn No. 2 seeds in respective divisions in CCS playoffs
Defending CCS Division IV boys' basketball champion Carmel seeded No. 2 in section playoffs. Reigning State Division IV ...
Another fire at Moss Landing battery facility raises health and air quality concerns
It happened again. There was another fire at the Vistra Energy battery storage facility near Moss Landing in Monterey County ...
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SPCA Monterey County offers free mobile clinic spay, neuter surgeries
MONTEREY – The SPCA Monterey County is offering additional free mobile spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats in South Monterey County, from Chualar to the southern county lines. This service is ...
Attempted murder suspect seen in Greenfield; considered armed and dangerous
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office believes that a man wanted for the alleged attempted murder of two people near ...
‘Afraid to go to school’: Immigrant families in Monterey County are gripped by fear
E., a mother of three in Salinas, is extra careful when she takes her kids to school. She switches up her routes, leaves at ...
Overnight fire at Moss Landing battery plant under control
The fire at the Vistra Battery Facility storage plant brought a Tuesday night warning from Monterey County’s emergency ...