Monterey County

The Sargents Fire in Monterey County has burned approximately 1100 acres and is at 80% containment.

Cal Fire officials are reporting that a new brush fire has broke out in Monterey County.

A gray wolf is taking a tour of California. A recent collar reading showed the wolf named OR-93 was in Monterey County.

As Monterey County moves into the reopening red tier, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is gearing up to reopen to the public. Members and donors will be allowed in first, followed by general public following specific health guidelines.

Monterey County, the last county in the greater Bay Area region to move into a less-restrictive reopening tier, is now allowing indoor dining and other services under the red reopening tier.

An NBC Bay Area investigation reveals a severe COVID crisis in a community of essential workers who feel abandoned.

Jorge, his wife Araceli and their daughter Daniela reveal the toll COVID has taken on their loved ones and co-workers in the broccoli fields of the Salinas Valley.

An NBC Bay Area investigation reveals a severe COVID crisis in a community of essential workers who feel abandoned. Senior Investigator Stephen Stock reports.

Work to replace a section of roadway along Big Sur that crumbled during a recent storm is set to begin on Monday and is expected to continue until summer, officials said.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Department release drone footage showing the damage to California’s iconic Highway 1 in Big Sur after heavy rains and flooding hit the area.

Highway 1 in the Big Sur region has been shut down after part of the roadway crumbled into the Pacific Ocean, according to Caltrans officials.

Highway 1 in the Big Sur region has been shut down after part of the roadway crumbled into the Pacific Ocean, according to Caltrans officials.

A dramatic rescue happened in Monterey County after a horse and pony were stuck in mud for close to 18 hours in Salinas. Firefighters and the SPCA managed to rescue them.

Monterey County public health officials say they won’t achieve COVID-19 herd immunity via vaccine until 2023.

A preliminary 3.2 magnitude earthquake was reported near Soledad early Wednesday morning and was followed by a 2.7 magnitude aftershock, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The Dolan Fire south of Big Sur in Monterey County has, as of Monday night, burned almost 29,550 acres of vegetation.

Firefighters continue to battle at least two large wildfires in Monterey County that have triggered evacuation orders.

A fire caused by a lightning strike early Sunday morning near the unincorporated Monterey County community of Pine Canyon had burned about 2,000 acres by 9 p.m. Sunday, and was 10% contained, Cal Fire reported.

Several complaints have been lodged against venues planning to host wedding receptions in Monterey County, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s office.

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has received complaints about owners of short-term rental facilities — homes or accessory dwelling units rented out via Airbnb and Vrbo, for example — who may be advertising those units and encouraging non-essential travel, in violation of the county’s shelter-in-place order. Travel in and out of Monterey County is only allowed to perform “essential…