Flame Retardants Linked to Low Birthweight in Salinas Babies
A study published Tuesday in the American Journal of Epidemiology shows that high levels of a compound found found in flame retardants detected in the ...
P.G. Museum Hits Re-Accreditation Snags
The American Association of Museums isn't ready to award The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History its re-accreditation just yet.
Missing Local Woman's Remains Found
The remains of a local woman reported missing more than 28 years ago have been recovered by the Monterey Police Department from a wooded area near Del Monte Shopping Center after being discovered Aug. 18.
Two shootings, one homicide plague Salinas in 14 hours.
Salinas police are investigating three recent shootings, including one in which a young man was killed outside an East Salinas apartment complex Tuesday night, as ...
Health-e-App Helps Families Apply for Health Insurance Online
A new online application tool aims to help families apply for free or low-cost health insurance, and to help children become more healthy and successful students.
City of Salinas Sues Green Vehicles
About six weeks after Salinas' Great Green Hope sputtered to a stop, the city is suing Green Vehicles, the electric car maker that announced July ...
Judge Delays Decision on Archie Warren's Case Against Sheriff Scott Miller
Monterey County Superior Court Judge Larry Hayes delays a final decision in Detective Sgt. Archie Warren's case against Sheriff Scott Miller.
Social Security Stops Sending No-Match Letters to Employers
More than 700,000 employers in the U.S. received mismatch, or "no-match" letters from the Social Security Administration this year—but now because of budget cuts, those ...
Peninsula Mayors Push Supervisors On Desal
The Monterey Peninsula mayors urge the County Supervisors to step in on conflict-of-interest allegations dogging the Regional Desalination Project.
Judge Overrules Marina Coast in Desal Case
Marina Coast Water District made another attempt to get a case against them thrown out—and again, a judge ruled that the case would proceed. On ...
Docs Show Politics and Science Conflicted in Methyl Iodide Decision
Public health and environmental groups leading a campaign against the registration of the fumigant methyl iodide released documents Thursday that they say provide proof of ...
Ag Waiver Decision Delayed: Again
After two years of contentious debate, Central Coast farmers and environmental groups will have to wait, yet again, for a final decision on agricultural runoff ...
Marina City Council Selects Coastal Rim to Develop Cypress Knolls
After a nearly 18-month-long process, the Marina City Council selected Santa Ana-based Coastal Rim Properties to develop the $200 million Cypress Knolls senior residential community project on the former Fort Ord.
Activism is in the Air
Groups are rallying around separate health and environment issues with increased force as summer wanes and school seasons kick into gears: hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and ...
Monning Bill for Otter Funding Heads to Governor
Central Coast Assemblyman Bill Monning's AB 971, to sustain the California Sea Otter Fund, is headed to the governor's desk.
Grants Expands Library's Reach to Kids
Salinas Public Libraries announced Wednesday it received a one-year $84,000 grant from First5 of Monterey County to provide play groups for children. The program, Read ...
Apple CEO Steve Jobs Resigns
Apple, Inc. co-founder and revolutionary leader Steve Jobs has announced his resignation as CEO of the computer hardware, software and electronics giant effective immediately. In ...
Armenta Recall Effort Ends With Misdemeanor
School board president pleads to misdemeanor count in Armenta recall attempt.
Jerry Seinfeld to Play Golden State Theatre
The powerhouse observational comedian is headed to downtown Monterey for a night of laughs at Golden State Theatre.
Leon Panetta to Meet with Students in Monterey
Less than two months after taking the helm of the Department of Defense, Leon Panetta will meet with students at the Naval Postgraduate School and ...
Cannery Row App Gets a Facelift
Sutro Media’s newly updated Cannery Row application is a stellar tour guide—or a $3 Cannery Row vacation.
Whooping (the) Cough: Last Call For Free Student Tdap Shots in Monterey County
The Monterey County Office of Education is holding a trio of Tdap shot clinics Aug. 27, 28 and 29 to give students in grades 7-12 their required immunization against pertussis, or whooping cough.
Alejo's First Bill Heads to Governor's Desk
The State Senate today passed AB 902, Assemblyman Luis Alejo's (D-Salinas) first bill to make it to the Governor's desk. The bill would shift the ...
Fish & Wildlife Service to End Experimental Otter Population
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced plans today to end a 24-year-old otter relocation program after determining the program was not meeting its objective ...
Visiting Vaka Opens Portal Into New Way of Life
This last Friday, six vaka boats made their way into Monterey Bay, settling just offshore at Del Monte Beach. With patterned hulls and sails, wooden ...
Salinas Bans Styrofoam Take-Out Containers
After years of consideration, the Salinas City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to ban styrofoam takeout containers citywide.
Steinbeck Center Scores Six-Figure Grant
Salinas's National Steinbeck Center scores a six-figure grant that will help it launch an after-school arts and humanities program for elementary school-aged children.
Bill Monning Announces State Senate Run
Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) announced Monday that he will run for State Senate, vying for a seat currently occupied by Sam Blakeslee (R-San Luis Obispo). ...
Coastal Commission Delays Desal Decision
While allegations, investigations and litigation continue to muddy the waters of the Regional Water Project, the Coastal Commission dealt yet another blow to the desal ...
Listeria Infected Avocados Prompt Recall
Coinciding with the first weekend of pre-season NFL games, a party dip gets recalled for tainted avocados.
LandWatch Sues County Over Whispering Oaks/MST Project
There's now also a legal challenge facing Monterey County when it comes to the Board of Supervisors' 4-1 approval in July of the Whispering Oaks ...
Activists Sue Nuclear Regulatory Commission over Diablo Canyon Review
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission should not only slow down licensing and relicensing for nuclear reactors, but is required by federal law to pull back, according ...
Petitioners Submit Signatures for Whispering Oaks Referendum
Fort Ord Rec Users submitted roughly 18,000 signatures to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the Monterey County Elections Department on Tuesday, nearly ...
Rubber Dam Repairs go to NOAA for Review
A month after the Monterey County Water Resources Agency board approved $250,000 of funding for emergency repairs to the Salinas River Diversion Facility or Rubber ...
Spectordance's "Ocean" Finalist in National Competition
Marina-based Spectordance's groundbreaking "Ocean" is one of 20 finalists in the national "50 States for Good" competition sponsored by Tom's of Maine.
Marina Skaters Grind to a National Title
The City of Marina/On the Beach/Drawn Skate Team storm San Diego with the right bag of tricks—winning the 2011 State Games of America National Junior Olympic Skateboarding Championships.
P.G. Museum's Mysterious Fetus Might Be Ricketts' Specimen
A preserved human fetus found in the basement of the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History might be a specimen of legendary Steinbeck pal Edward "Doc" Ricketts.
County Declares Regional Desal Project Agreements Invalid
As a spat between the Monterey County Water Resources Agency and Marina Coast Water District heats up, the county torpedoes the agreements governing the $400 million Regional Desalination Project.
County to Marina Coast Water: We Want to Break Up With You
The already fractious relationship between the county and Marina Coast Water District has taken a turn for the worse, and could further jeopardize the future ...
Farr Votes Against Debt Deal
Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) joined half the House Democrats in voting against the debt ceiling compromise that received relatively strong support after both parties gave ...
Hope Center Moves to Monterey
Hope Center now distributes groceries, produce, toiletries, baby food and pet food from its new digs at 1271 10th St., Monterey.
Carmel Bach Festival’s “War And Peace”: The Agony, The Ecstasy And The “Pastoral”
The final weekend of the Carmel Bach Festival brings a musical exploration of war and peace.
