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Scientists unlock octopus garden mystery off Monterey Coast
A deep-sea mystery has been unlocked in California. In 2018, researchers discovered an octopus garden on the seafloor, about 80 miles off the coast of Monterey, and for 3 years, scientists have been monitoring it. Amanda Kahn of the SJSU Moss Landing Marine Laboratories has more.
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Cioppino is a savory star at Monterey's free Festa Italia
Look for a cooking demo, and lots of great eats, at the 90th annual festival.
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Hankerings With Heart: Dip Into the Foods of the 2023 Artichoke Festival
We’ll have the artichoke fries, please.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium's ‘Shrimp Week' Is a Really Big Deal
Like, really big: The tiny crustaceans are receiving some outsized attention, and deservedly so, on the institution’s social pages.
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Mondo Mammals Make Merry Near Monterey as Whale Fans Party Onshore
An on-land lark pays homage to the epic icons of the ocean.
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Artichoke Lovers, This New Foodie Trail Has Plenty of Heart
The pull-apart, super-dippable icon is the star of a Monterey County map, one that takes eaters to ‘choke-tastic Castroville (and beyond).
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Cannery Row's New Attractions and Longtime Gems Draw Monterey Mavens
We’re marking the birthday of author John Steinbeck as February concludes, which puts a visit to this vibrant destination in our hearts and minds.
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The Artichoke Festival Reveals Its ‘Heart'-y Plans for 2023
The dates are set for the Monterey merriment, which has a tagline to remember: “Thistle Be Fun.”
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Monterey Merry: Enjoy ‘Christmas on the Wharf'
A glittering tree, pop-up performances, and other holiday happenings will festoon the ocean-close attraction during much of December.
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‘Don't Let Me See It': Pacific Grove Shark Attack Survivor Recalls Encounter
A man who recently had a close encounter with a shark on Monterey Bay, near Pacific Grove, recounted the experience, saying he’s happy to have escaped with his life and his dog.
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Pacific Grove Shark Attack Survivor Speaks Out
A man who had a close encounter with a shark in Monterey Bay is speaking out. Ian Cull reports.
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Shark Attacks Paddleboarder in Pacific Grove
The second shark attack in the last few months at the same beach in Monterey County has that beach closed again. Scott Budman reports.
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Monterey Issues Shark Sighting Warning at Lovers Point After Second Attack of the Summer
The city of Monterey issued a warning Wednesday after reports of a second shark attack in Lovers Point Beach, in Pacific Grove, in just a couple of months.
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Shark Attacks Swimmer Near Monterey
A swimmer suffered “significant injuries” in a shark attack near Monterey Wednesday morning, according to police. Ian Cull reports.
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Mysterious Monterey Jellies Bewitch in a New Video
Watch 12 uplifting hours of bloody-belly comb jellies at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Help Name These Cuties on World Penguin Day
Birch Aquarium in La Jolla and Monterey Bay Aquarium are asking penguin people to weigh in.
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Artichoke Festival Lines Up Chefs With Heart
Thistle be good: Pros who know this unusual treat will take to the demo stage during the Monterey event.