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March 4, 2026 at 12:42 p.m.

The Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, moderated by Erica Padilla-Chavez, co-chair of Women in Leadership for Diverse...

Three years ago, the Denny-Watrous tradition continued with the appointment of Norwegian-born conductor Grete Pedersen as artistic director of the Carmel Bach Festival, (Randy Tunnell -- Special to the Herald)

Barbara Rose Shuler, Intermezzo: The changing sound of leadership in classical music

By Barbara Rose Shuler

March 4, 2026 at 8:49 a.m.

The podium long seemed an exclusively male domain because conducting was believed to demand qualities...

Pacific Grove City Hall. (James Herrera/Monterey Herald)

Pacific Grove city staff release memo on cannabis application process

March 3, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

Pacific Grove has been in the midst of creating a retail cannabis store for the...

Media and communications senior manager Marti Tedesco, left, senior transactions project manager Fiona Martin, and Gordon Clark, president of the Peninsula Open Space Trust, a nonprofit environmental group based in Palo Alto, walk through Mead Ranch in Morgan Hill, Calif., on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. The 1,921-acre property, located between San Jose and Morgan Hill and formerly owned by members of the Bechtel family, was sold to the nonprofit for $24.3 million. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

Bechtel family sells scenic South Bay ranch for $24M in latest major conservation deal

By Paul Rogers

March 3, 2026 at 2:41 p.m.

The Peninsula Open Space Trust will preserve Mead Ranch as open space.

“This investment reflects a deep belief in the role community spaces play in shaping health, opportunity and connection for generations,” said Catherine Kobrinsky Evans, Vice President of the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex and Chair of The Match Campaign in a statement. (salinassoccer.org)

Salinas Regional Soccer Complex granted $1.5 million from Taylor Farms

March 2, 2026 at 3:05 p.m.

Beyond just soccer fields, in the end the Complex also envisions sand volleyball courts, a...

Monterey City Hall. (Monterey Herald file)

Monterey council to consider parking tax on special election ballot, pausing cannabis permits

March 2, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

According to the staff report the estimated annual revenue from the proposed tax ranges between...

The Pebble Beach Company and Hanse Golf Course Design released their plans to transform The Links at Spanish Bay, one of four championship courses at Pebble Beach Resorts. (Pebble Beach Company)

Links at Spanish Bay to undergo transformation in Pebble Beach

March 2, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

The new course is expected to open to the public April 17, 2027, just ahead...

The Public Advocates Office is recommending a significant curtailment of Cal Am’s rate increase requests. (Photo courtesy of UC Riverside)

Consumer advocates denounce Cal Am water rate increase estimates

By Dennis L. Taylor

March 2, 2026 at 1:28 p.m.

The company says it "meets and exceeds the State requirements for rate reporting and disclosure.”

More than 500 people marched around El Estero on Saturday in solidarity with the nationwide "March 4 Democracy ,"demanding government officials stand against the Trump administration. Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson gave a rallying speech before protesters circled the lake and lined Del Monte Avenue, earning an abundance of supportive car honks. The event was organized by 50501 Monterey, Unite Monterey County and Indivisible Monterey. (Arianna Nalbach - Monterey Herald)

Protestors come out in Monterey to support ‘March 4 Democracy’

By Gabrielle Gillette

March 1, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

“There’s no option, the option is getting forlorn and depressed and isolated. Monterey’s killing it.”

Signs at the Search Center for missing Sierra LaMar in Morgan Hill Saturday, March 16, 2013. Friends and family of Sierra LaMar had a press conference and balloon release marking the one-year anniversary of her disappearance. There was also a fund-raiser later in the day in Fremont.(Patrick Tehan/Staff)

Reliving a ‘horrific nightmare’: Sierra LaMar retrial could look very different

By Julia Sulek

March 1, 2026 at 1:39 p.m.

After an appellate court overturned the murder conviction in Sierra LaMar’s 2012 disappearance, prosecutors are...

Lysle Yeager, Bert McCuiston and an unidentified man with their ice delivery truck at the Monterey City Fair in 1932. (Monterey Herald Archives)

Looking Back: A cooling delivery

By David Kellogg

March 1, 2026 at 9:09 a.m.

Pacific Grove police look for suspicious man near high school

February 28, 2026 at 2:06 p.m.

The Pacific Grove Police Department is investigating a suspicious contact that involved a student at...

The crime scene from a Salinas shooting linked to the so-called Norteno ‘Murder Squad.’ (Northern District Court Records)

As a boy, he killed for the Norteño gang. Now in his 20s, he’ll serve 19 years for it

By Nate Gartrell

February 27, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

He participated in two gang-related homicides, shooting one victim in the head, when he was...

Salinas gang member sentenced 72 years to life for murder

February 28, 2026 at 2:09 p.m.

Julius Santa Cruz, 25 from Salinas, was sentenced to 72 years to life in prison...

Marina man found guilty for carry concealed dagger

February 27, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

Juan Amado Delgado, 36 from Marina, will be sentenced on March 25.

In this 2017 photo, Chris Bertucelli poses with a photo of former San Jose Sharks player Patrick Marleau and hockey puck signed by Marleau at Bertucelli's La Villa delicatessen, in San Jose. Bertucelli has been making his Chris Combo sandwiches for years for the Sharks team and the 49ers too. (LiPo Ching/Bay Area News Group)

San Jose: La Villa Deli legend Chris Bertucelli dies at 47

By Linda Zavoral

March 2, 2026 at 8:14 p.m.

His secret-ingredient 'Chris Combo' sandwich is beloved by customers and sports legends.

Notre Dame High of Salinas had a reputation for producing powerful girls' sports team. On Thursday, it was announced the school would be closing after this academic year. (David Royal - Monterey Herald)

Notre Dame High School to close at the end of academic year

February 27, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

The school is now focused on working with students, families, faculty and staff during the...

A rendering of a proposed 239-unit multi-family residential project at 711 Viejo Road in Monterey County. (From Monterey City Council agenda)

Monterey council opposes 11-story high rise project proposal

February 28, 2026 at 1:34 p.m.

The space is part of unincorporated Monterey County, but is adjacent to the city of...

The roundabout at the intersection of Olmsted and Garden roads is part of the revised roadway circulation for the new replacement passenger terminal at the Monterey Regional Airport. (James Herrera/Monterey Herald)

Work on roundabout at Olmstead, Garden roads to begin Monday in Monterey

February 27, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

Construction at the Monterey Regional Airport entrance is expected to last about 18 weeks.

Gonzales Library to open new location

February 27, 2026 at 12:37 p.m.

The Gonzales branch aims to follow the needs of the community, offering the public access...

Point Lobos State Park in Carmel. (David Royal -- Herald file photo)

Monterey County jury awards $18 million to Rhode Island woman after being struck by state vehicle

February 27, 2026 at 6:05 a.m.

“The jury found that the state failed to properly train and supervise this individual, and...

MRY served 659,867 departing and arriving passengers last year, a 6.3% increase over the previous year and the most travelers served annually in the airport’s history. (James Herrera/Monterey Herald)

Monterey Regional Airport sees record 650K passengers served in 2025

February 26, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

MONTEREY – The Monterey Regional Airport is marking its 85th year and celebrating multiple milestones,...

Workers put up a sign for the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

The San Francisco 49ers want Santa Clara to pay for its business office — again

By Grace Hase

February 26, 2026 at 4:11 a.m.

Santa Clara previously denied a $620,000 request to fund the office least last year.

The Main Gate city-owned property in Seaside is under an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the city of Seaside and KB Bakewell Seaside Venture II, LLC for the

potential acquisition and development of the integrated mixed-use project at the property site. (James Herrera/Monterey Herald)

Seaside, KB Bakewell enter into Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for Main Gate property

February 25, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

The decision was buoyed by many giving public comment in support of the decision at...

Monterey Skates looks to set up permanently at Del Monte Shopping Center

February 25, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

Monterey Skates organizers are eyeing Del Monte Shopping Center to set up their new home.

"Every February since then, the bees have been on the trail ahead of me, leading the way." (Patrice Vecchione -- Herald Correspondent)

Patrice Vecchione, Walkabout Town: Walking with bees

By Patrice Vecchione

February 25, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.

I knew my pop was guiding me — his love had sent me bees.

Monterey hosting traffic study for Prescott Avenue, Taylor Street

February 24, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

The city will host the Prescott Traffic Signal Study community outreach meeting on March 5,...

During his time as City Manager of the city of Marina, Long saw the development of former Fort Ord land into the Dunes On Monterey Bay community that includes the Dunes Promenade with its mixed-use and pedestrian-friendly design. (James Herrera/Monterey Herald)

Marina City Manager Layne Long announces retirement after 13 years

February 24, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

After 13 years of leadership implementing and overseeing policies crafted by the city council, documenting...

Man arrested in Salinas for threatening someone with gun

February 23, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested Santiago Martinez-Amaro, 28, for attempted murder, criminal threats and...

Construction work on the Canyon Del Rey Segment of the FORTAG project in Del Rey Oaks recently included crews placing concrete for curb and gutter at Carlton Drive and Highway 218. (TAMC)

Focus of FORTAG project in Del Rey Oaks includes bridge work, sewer line

February 23, 2026 at 2:48 p.m.

Carlton Drive is expected to remain closed between Highway 218 and Work Avenue through March...

File photo of a drone view of the Sorrento at Dublin Ranch housing development in Dublin in 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

A proposal to exempt homeowners ages 60 and older from property taxes could cost local governments billions

By Grace Hase

February 22, 2026 at 2:34 p.m.

The proposed measure was cleared for signature-gathering earlier this month.

Seven ships were torn from their moorings at the Monterey Harbor and grounded on the beach by a 60 MPH northeast gale on Feb. 23, 1953. The incident caused an estimated $500,000 in damages. The purse seiners New Hope, Cerrito Bros. and Petrina F suffered the most damage. Crews from the Granite Construction Compan,y as well as the Army, helped in the salvage operation. (Monterey Herald Archives)

Looking back: In the wake of the storm in 1953

By David Kellogg

February 22, 2026 at 11:16 a.m.

The Hardwood Classic dancers, who are the Golden State Warriors’ senior dance team, perform between the third and fourth quarters of an NBA game between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

How the Golden State Warriors’ senior dancers became fan favorites

By Jason Mastrodonato

February 23, 2026 at 11:58 a.m.

The Warriors' senior dance team has seen its performance demand nearly triple since it was...

CCS soccer playoffs: Redler-Medina’s two goals propel Monterey past Scared Heart

By John Devine

February 22, 2026 at 12:16 p.m.

Monterey and Salinas advance in girls' soccer playoffs; Alvarez, Monterey and Soledad extend seasons in...

Chris Whipple, shown her in 2023, will be one of the featured panelists at the Leon Panetta Lecture Series. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)

Panetta lecture panel to feature noteworthy journalists

By David Kellogg

February 21, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.

Whipple’s most discussed work recently was his Vanity Fair article in December on the inner-workings...

Monterey declares fiscal emergency to place tax measures on June ballot

February 20, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

The council voted unanimously to declare a fiscal emergency, which city officials said was needed...

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, listens to a speaker at a roundtable of local business leaders he convened to discuss the potential economic impacts of the Administration’s offshore oil drilling leasing proposal, which includes two sites off the Central Coast of California. (James Herrera/Monterey Herald)

Rep. Panetta hosts roundtable in Monterey on economic impacts of possible offshore oil drilling

February 20, 2026 at 2:50 p.m.

“We always have to be prepared to protect not just the coastline, but obviously …...

The 153-acre NoraBella property in Boulder Creek was recently acquired by California State Parks and will expand the footprint of Big Basin Redwoods State Park. NoraBella, seen here in 2022, is also known as the “gateway to Big Basin” and was previously owned by Sempervirens Fund. (Contributed — Jordan Plotsky)

Big Basin Redwoods State Park to expand with NoraBella property in Boulder Creek

By Pk Hattis

February 20, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

“NoraBella is the gateway into Big Basin and will serve as a world-class entrance to...

Goraya’s appointment to the California Forward board comes at a pivotal moment for the organization, as it rolls out draft recommendations in conjunction with the California Stewardship Network. (James Herrera/Monterey Herald)

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership CEO named to CA FWD Board

February 20, 2026 at 1:58 p.m.

California Forward describes itself as a multi-partisan, nonprofit organization building a New California Economy that...

Crews work to clear a downed tree blocking both lanes of traffic on Linda Vista Drive in Monterey. The road was closed Thursday afternoon while the tree was cleared. (Arianna Nalbach - Monterey Herald)

Break in rain on Monterey Peninsula during weekend, return early next week

February 19, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

Monterey city officials reported several trees down overnight

The mobil unit aims to bring crucial services like medication assisted treatment, counseling and peer support groups directly to those that need it most.. (Chris Hamilton -- Monterey Herald)

Mobile Unit to provide substance abuse care in the field

February 19, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

“We have a lot of people in the community that need those services and for...

Scotts Valley man arrested for involuntary manslaughter, elder abuse

February 19, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

Monterey Police Officers responded to a report of a narcotics overdose on Tuesday at 1:49...

Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide opened Friday once again restoring through travel between Carmel and Cambria. Crews cleared mud and debris from the roadway and made progress on clearing the catchment area behind the concrete barriers on the shoulder of the northbound lane. Travelers will encounter daytime one-way traffic control as crews continue to work from the northbound lane to clear the catchment area. Traffic control is expected to be in place through the weekend and travelers can expect delays of up to 20 minutes. (Caltrans)

Highway 1 reopened at Regents Slide near Big Sur after roadway cleared

February 20, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

The closure of the highway, from two miles north of Lucia, to one mile south...

The Carmel Bach Festival will explore "the nature of sound” in this year's edition. (Randy Tunnell Photography)

Barbara Rose Shuler, Intermezzo: Carmel Bach Season 2026 set to go

By Barbara Rose Shuler

February 18, 2026 at 6:37 a.m.

“Our theme invites us to listen more deeply, not only to music, but to the...

Neko Case plays the Golden State Theatre on March 5. (Courtesy photo)

Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: A unique pairing at Wave Street

By Beth Peerless

February 18, 2026 at 5:44 a.m.

One of the best Americana acoustic guitar accompanists together with the soulful free flowing, emotional...

Thanks to a unique location and the vision of its marine biologists founders, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has always been doing things different from other aquariums and zoos since its founding 40 years ago. (Arianna Nalbach - Monterey Herald)

Monterey Bay Aquarium names new CEO

February 18, 2026 at 5:10 a.m.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium announced today that Jenny Gray will take the helm as chief...

Monterey Peninsula Community College District has committed nearly $100 million in Measure V funding to expand and improve the Marina Campus. (MPC)

Monterey Peninsula College’s Marina campus to expand

February 17, 2026 at 3:48 p.m.

In November 2020, Measure V was approved by local voters to fund $230 million for...

About 15 members of Teamsters Local 2010 Skilled Trades Labor Union were picketing near Cal State Monterey Bay Tuesday in the rain. The demonstration was part of a larger movement across the CSU system and stems from a dispute over salary provisions for the 2025–26 fiscal year. "We just wanted our raises, and they didn't want to do that. They didn't want to meet up anywhere in the middle," said spokesman Anthony Cardinale. "We're hoping that we can encourage (the CSU) to just give the process another shot." The CSU system issued a statement that suggested the Union had prematurely declared talks to be at an impasse. (David Timonera – Monterey Herald Correspondent).

PHOTOS: Rain doesn’t stop protestors at CSUMB

By David Timonera

February 17, 2026 at 3:05 p.m.

Pacific Grove council pay increase could be headed to special election

February 17, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

On Wednesday, the city council will consider a resolution calling a special election on June...

Rainy weather forecast for the entire week in Monterey County

February 16, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

“We are getting this weather coming down from the Gulf of Alaska,” said Ryan Walbrun,...

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County announced that the California Transportation Commission awarded $13 million for four Active Transportation programs and projects in Marina, Seaside and Salinas. (TAMC)

TAMC awarded $13M in funding for Marina, Salinas, Seaside programs

February 16, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

“These awards demonstrate what we can accomplish when local communities, schools, and regional partners work...

Helen Dennis, Successful Aging: New doctor search can bring good partnership

By Helen Dennis

February 16, 2026 at 12:32 p.m.

Choosing a physician is key, particularly in later life when we often are confronted with...

Golfer Collin Morikawa wins the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament on Sunday. (Raul Ebio - Herald Correspondent)

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am – PHOTOS – Morikawa’s time to celebrate

By Monterey Herald

February 15, 2026 at 5:17 p.m.

Collin Morikawa celebrates his tournament victory

Collin Morikawa celebrates his putt on the 15th green on his way to winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Down to the wire, Morikawa birdies for win

February 15, 2026 at 4:35 p.m.

The former Cal standout birdied the 15th and 16th holes, but faltered with a bogey...

Rory McIlroy hits from the third tee at Pebble Beach Golf Links during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. VÃ¡squez)

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: McIlroy finds consistency, just too late

February 15, 2026 at 4:11 p.m.

"I wish I could have those four holes back this week."

Observers film while federal agents conduct immigration enforcement operations Feb. 5 in Minneapolis. An immigration enforcement watchdog group in Santa Cruz County told the Sentinel it has been experiencing a surge in training registrations for months.(AP Photo/Ryan Murphy, File)

ICE watchdog in Santa Cruz County experiencing a monthslong surge in volunteer interest

By Pk Hattis

February 15, 2026 at 1:47 p.m.

Organizers with a local rapid response group told the Sentinel that they experienced a noticeable...

Workers take down Super Bowl signage at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Was Super Bowl LX an economic boon for the Bay Area?

By Ethan Varian

February 16, 2026 at 12:08 p.m.

Officials estimate the Big Game brought about $500 million to the region, but experts cast...

Jake Knapp plays a shot on the fourth hole during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Bhatia holds on to lead, Sunday’s weather could make it interesting

February 14, 2026 at 5:37 p.m.

With rain forecast before 11 a.m. Sunday, PGA Tour officials advanced tee times one hour...

Maverick McNealy lines up a putt on the first hole during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: McNealy in top 10 on home course

February 14, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

A decade ago, McNealy was the world's top-ranked amateur.

Views from the Triangle during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Saturday morning. (Arianna Nalbach - Monterey Herald)

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am – PHOTOS – A day at the Triangle

February 14, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

A day at the Triangle, a celebration of golf in the midst of the tournament

Golfer Akshay Bhatia lines up his shot on hole No. 1 at Spyglass Hill during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament on Friday. Bhatia finished the day 14 under. (Raul Ebio - Herald Correspondent)

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Scores stay low as weather holds

February 13, 2026 at 5:47 p.m.

Rainy conditions are expected to return early Sunday morning, stop for several hours and return...

Tommy Fleetwood looks on from the second tee during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

AT&T Notebook: ‘Nice guy’ Fleetwood in contention

February 13, 2026 at 4:55 p.m.

Fleetwood's reputation as being a nice guy is an endearing quality unless, as Rory McIlroy...

Fans watch a golf ball land on the green on the first day of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament. Thousands of people came from all over the world to experience the professionals’ up close. (Photo by Kyarra Harris/Monterey Herald)

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Fans soak in the golf

February 13, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

“It’s beautiful and I come out rain or shine, but this year is nice.”

The Salinas Valley Tourism and Visitors Bureau, headed by Executive Director Craig Kaufman, was selected as a finalist by Visit California for a Poppy Award in the California Welcome Center of the Year category for its regional heritage exhibit – Postcards, Passengers and Produce. (James Herrera/Monterey Herald)

California Welcome Center in Salinas finalist for Center of the Year

February 13, 2026 at 2:18 p.m.

“This year’s Poppy Award finalists have demonstrated exceptional innovation in their campaigns, showcasing the incredible...

The Salinas Regional Soccerf Complex has registered leagues all over the county, from Castroville to King City. (Chris Hamilton -- Monterey Herald)

Salinas Soccer Complex awarded federal funding for expansion

February 13, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.

The complex has registered soccer leagues all over the county, from Castroville all the way...

In March 2025, the Central Coast Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management received a report of graffiti occurring on rock outcrops within the monument. Two suspects were later identified based on a review of physical evidence. (BLM)

Two convicted in Fort Ord National Monument vandalism case

February 12, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.

In March 2025, the Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office received a report...

Celebrity chef Kathy Fang has released “House of Nanking,” a cookbook featuring more than 100 recipes culled from three generations of Fang family dishes. In 1988 Fang’s parents opened the legendary House of Nanking in San Francisco, where her grandparents also owned a restaurant. (Courtesy photo)

Celebrity chef Kathy Fang dishes on House of Nanking

By Laura Ness

February 12, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

New cookbook features more than 100 recipes from 3 generations.

Palm Avenue, between Marina Drive and Del Monte Boulevard has reopened after construction of the SURF! Busway and Rapid Transit Project completed asphalt repaving in the area with final striping work is scheduled to be completed soon. (MST)

MST reopens Palm Avenue in Marina as SURF! Busway project continues

February 11, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

Monterey-Salinas Transit, the lead agency on the SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit Project has...

(Photo courtesy of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office)

One dead after vehicle drives off Big Sur cliff

February 11, 2026 at 3:05 p.m.

At about 4:22 p.m. on Monday, emergency dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting a vehicle...

(Photo courtesy of the Marina Police Department)

Two rescued from ocean near Marina

February 11, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.

At about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday during the Super Bowl game, the Marina Police Department...

Weather could, once again, be a factor in this year's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. (James Raia -- Herald Correspondent)

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Once again, weather could be a factor

By James Raia

February 11, 2026 at 12:31 p.m.

With its $20 million purse and $3.4 million winner's share, the event has attracted 42...

The AT&T Pro-Am returns this weekend, and some rainy weather is expected to come with it. Tuesday afternoon saw overcast skies at the course, with some rain along the Peninsula. (James Raia - Monterey Herald Correspondent)

Two rain storms landing in Monterey County

February 10, 2026 at 2:53 p.m.

A wind advisory remains in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service is...

The Requiring Enhanced and Accurate Lists (REAL) Health Providers Act – bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, to deal with the issue of “ghost providers” – was signed into law last week. (Photo by PATRICK BAZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Rep. Panetta-authored REAL Health Providers Act signed into law

February 10, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

The Requiring Enhanced and Accurate Lists Health Providers Act, which better empowers patients with up-to-date...

Construction of the Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade Roundabout project began late last June and is expected to be completed by this spring. (James Herrera/Monterey Herald - County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks)

Carmel Valley Road, Laureles Grade Roundabout project moves into phase four

February 10, 2026 at 7:42 a.m.

The Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade Roundabout project moves into the fourth of five...

Amanda Altice Harris, right, welcomes transgender youth Taylor Wade and Ash to the Community Room at the Capitola Library on Friday where the two were featured on a panel presented by the Safe Schools Project and The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County. (Shmuel Thaler — Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Santa Cruz County LGBTQ+ panel explains ‘why you should care about gender-affirming care’

By Pk Hattis

February 7, 2026 at 1:23 p.m.

The nearly two-hour convening featured testimony from legal experts, health care professionals and local youth...

See Monterey announced the launch of Monterey 1000, a year-long storytelling experience that brings more than a thousand years of Monterey County history to life. (James Herrera/Monterey Herald)

See Monterey launches Monterey 1000 storytelling experience